5L42100TP Mercruiser STERNDRIVE, Bravo-III X Diesel (1.36:1)

Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
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.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
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Personal injury can result from parts and/or covers under spring pressure.Spring force will be released when covers are removed.Be prepared to hold spring loaded covers as the bolts are loosened.
Remove bolts (1) and remove the assembly of cover (2) , spring (3) and diaphragm (4) . Note the orientation of cover (2) .
Remove spring (3) and diaphragm (4) from cover (2) .
Remove adapter (5) and joint (6) from valve mechanism cover (7) .Note: Make a temporary mark in order to show the orientation of the adapter for installation.
If necessary, follow Steps 4.a through 4.c in order to remove the gauze for the breather.
Remove valve mechanism cover (7) . Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Valve Mechanism Cover - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.
Remove screws (9) and carefully remove plate (10) .
Remove gauze (8) from valve mechanism cover (7) .Installation Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool     Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
A     -     Loctite 594        
B     247-5377     Torque Wrench     1    
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Make sure that the components of the breather assembly are installed correctly. Engine damage may occur if the breather assembly is not working properly.
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Clean all parts and inspect all parts. Replace any parts that are worn or damaged. Ensure that the cavity for the breather in the valve mechanism cover is clean. Ensure that vent hole in adapter (5) and the vent hole in cover (2) are free from restriction.
If necessary, follow Steps 2.a through 2.e in order to install the gauze for the breather.
Install gauze (8) to valve mechanism cover (7) .
Apply a bead of Tooling (A) to the mating surface of the plate on valve mechanism cover (7) .
Position plate (10) on valve mechanism cover (7) and install screws (9) .
Tighten screws (9) to a torque of 1.5 N m (13 lb in).
Install valve mechanism cover (7) . Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Valve Mechanism Cover - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.
Position a new joint (6) on the valve mechanism cover and install adapter (5) .Note: Ensure the correct orientation of the adapter. The vent hole should face upward.
Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a released spring force.Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to release the spring force.
Install diaphragm (4) and spring (3) to cover (2) .
Position the assembly of cover (2) , spring (3) and diaphragm (4) onto valve mechanism cover (7) .Note: Ensure the correct orientation of the cover.
Install bolts (1) . Use Tooling (B) in order to tighten bolts to a torque of 3 N m (27 lb in).