809969 98 Mercruiser 4.3 L/4.3 LH ALPHA/BRAVO (262 CID - GEN +), Parts

Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 138-7575 Link Bracket 2
B FT-1114 Vacuum Cap 1
5P-0306 Vacuum Transducer 1
6V-4142 Fitting 1
5K-5068 Fitting 1
C 1U-9204 Lever Puller Hoist 1
D 180-3034 Repair Stand Set 4
ZZ 9U-7074 Tapered Cap/Plug 2
9U-7079 Tapered Cap/Plug 2
7E-8716 Tapered Cap/Plug 3
9U-7088 Tapered Cap/Plug 3
9U-7090 Tapered Cap/Plug 3
6V-9512 Plug 4
6V-9833 Cap As 4
6V-9511 Plug 2
6V-9832 Cap As 2
6V-9510 Plug 5
6V-9831 Cap As 5
6V-9509 Plug 3
6V-9830 Cap As 3
6V-9508 Plug 2
6V-9829 Cap As 2 Start By:
Remove the radiator guard. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Radiator Guard - Remove".
Remove the front center bottom guard. Refer to disassembly and Assembly, "Bottom Guard - Remove".
Remove the main drive shaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Main Drive Shaft - Remove and Install".
Remove the drive coupling. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Pump Drive Coupling - Remove".
Remove the engine side guards. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Side Guards - Remove and Install".
Remove the transmission oil cooler. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Transmission Oil Cooler - Remove and Install". Note: SERVICE DATA: TOOLING (ZZ) WILL NOT BE IDENTIFIED IN PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE REMOVAL OR THE INSTALLATION. THIS TOOLING IS SHOWN IN ORDER TO ASSIST THE EXPERIENCED SERVICEMAN.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Personal injury can result from contact with refrigerant.Contact with refrigerant can cause frost bite. Keep face and hands away to help prevent injury.Protective goggles must always be worn when refrigerant lines are opened, even if the gauges indicate the system is empty of refrigerant.Always use precaution when a fitting is removed. Slowly loosen the fitting. If the system is still under pressure, release it slowly in a well ventilated area.Personal injury or death can result from inhaling refrigerant through a lit cigarette.Inhaling air conditioner refrigerant gas through a lit cigarette or other smoking method or inhaling fumes released from a flame contacting air conditioner refrigerant gas, can cause bodily harm or death.Do not smoke when servicing air conditioners or wherever refrigerant gas may be present.Use a certified recovery and recycling cart to properly remove the refrigerant from the air conditioning system.
Personal injury can result from hydraulic oil pressure and hot oil.Hydraulic oil pressure can remain in the hydraulic system after the engine has been stopped. Serious injury can be caused if this pressure is not released before any service is done on the hydraulic system.Make sure all of the work tools have been lowered to the ground, and the oil is cool before removing any components or lines. Remove the oil filler cap only when the engine is stopped, and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.
Hot oil and components can cause personal injury.Do not allow hot oil or components to contact the skin.Be sure that the engine and components are cool enough to touch with your bare hand prior to performing any service work.
Recover the air conditioner refrigerant from the air conditioner system. Refer to Service Manual, SENR5664, "Air Conditioning and Heating Systems with R-134a Refrigerant" for the procedure. Refer to Special Publication, NEDG5065, "Air Conditioning Tools" for the tools.
Drain the engine oil. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil and Filter - Change" for the draining procedure. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)" for the proper amount of engine oil.