The bottom unit of an outboard motor draws power from the engine and converts it to form a propeller or shaft. It requires proper maintenance regularly that improves its performance and longevity.

For starting get a ratchet 14-16mm sockets and an elongated screwdriver. To begin, take off the cowling on top. Then, pull the retainer clip in order to remove the shaft linkage. The plastic retainer is removed from the shaft on the shifter and turn it left.

The trim tab and lower unit should be placed in alignment with the upper units to make it easier for reinstallation. Take the bolt for the trim tab using your fingers. Pull it away using the trim tab. The next thing to do is identify the lower unit mount bolt under the trim tab, and then take off the bolt.

To keep the device from falling down, it is necessary to take off the four bolts that attach onto the top part of the lower unit. Also, you must remove the upper unit as well as outboard. Then, you can tap it with a mallet and then let it loosen up if it isn’t able to come off. uobf6xbq5e.