Trying to re-assemble Volvo SX lower unit....

[gn85]

Hello all,

I am fairly mechanically inclined, but I'm careful to know my limits. I've done plenty of work on cars but boats are new to me.

Here's my problem/question. The dealership that I bought the boat from was replacing the seal on my prop shaft. Due to time constraints, I couldn't wait for them and brought the boat home. Now, I've found out that they damaged the bearing housing when they were removing it, so I ordered a new one. I have the seals and everything ready to install.

Now I'm trying to put everything back together, but I can't seem to find any information on how far to tighten down the housing. As I understand it, it needs to be put in the same 'depth' as it came out, but obviously, I don't know that measurement. I've searched on the internet, but haven't found any answer on doing this yourself.

Any shadetree answers? Or should I just take it to a mechanic?

Thanks.

 

[gn85]

Re: Trying to re-assemble Volvo SX lower unit....

Oh.. I forgot to add. This is a 2004 5.0L V8 SX-M.

 

[Don S]

Re: Trying to re-assemble Volvo SX lower unit....

There are no "Shade Tree" ways to do that job if you want it to last more than one trip. HERE is a link to the oem service manual. There is a section on the lower unit that explains how to set it properly if you don't know the depth.

 

[gn85]

Re: Trying to re-assemble Volvo SX lower unit....

Thank you for the response and link. From what I've read, it appears that there are a few special tools needed. I doubt these are tools I can rent or borrow easily. Are there any ways around using these tools? I'm sure they're not cheap to buy.

If not, it looks like I'm heading to the mechanic.

 

[Snkthomasson07]

Re: Trying to re-assemble Volvo SX lower unit....

Do this manual include the sx-c1 model

There are no "Shade Tree" ways to do that job if you want it to last more than one trip. HERE is a link to the oem service manual. There is a section on the lower unit that explains how to set it properly if you don't know the depth.