Mercury INSTALLATION MANUAL D7.3L D-TRONIC - Manual (Page 44)

D7.3L D-TRONIC DIESEL ENGINES - BRAVO MODELS
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CAUTION
DO NOT use an alignment tool from another manufacturer. Alignment tools other
than Quicksilver Alignment Tool may cause improper alignment and damage to
gimbal bearing and/or engine coupler.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to gimbal bearing, engine coupler, or alignment tool:
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DO NOT attempt to force alignment tool!
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DO NOT raise or lower engine with alignment tool inserted (or partially inserted)
in gimbal bearing or engine coupler.
b. Attempt to insert the solid end of the alignment tool thru the gimbal bearing and into
the engine coupler splines.
c. If the tool does not fit, remove it and carefully raise or lower the front end of the en-
gine, as necessary, and attempt to insert the alignment tool.
d. Repeat step “c” until the alignment tool installs easily
(SLIDES FREELY WITH TWO
FINGERS)
all the way into and out of engine coupler splines. Do not check by turn-
ing.
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a
b
a
c
d
a -
Alignment Tool (Use Only Recommended Alignment Tool)
b -
Insert This End Of Alignment Tool Through Gimbal Housing Assembly
c -
Gimbal Bearing
d -
Engine Coupler