Replace Volvo Penta 5.0 SX-M Exhaust Bellows

captainscooby

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Hi,

I saw where someone was able to replace their exhaust bellow but it was the wrong outdrive. Does anyone have a diagram or know how to replace the exhaust bellow on a Volve-Penta outdrive SX-M also is this a sign that the U-Joint bellow may be on its way out and do you recommend it should be replaced at the same time as the exhaust bellow. Are there special tools required for this repair?

Thanks,
Captainscooby
 

Don S

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Re: Replace Volvo Penta 5.0 SX-M Exhaust Bellows

The ujoint bellows should be replaced after 5 years. Just to prevent damage to other parts like ujoints and gimbal bearin. The drive should be pulled yearly for inspection and to grease the coupler splines and check alignment (VERY Important if you don't like pulling the engine to replace couplers).
The drive has to come off to replace the exhaust bellows, there is a snap ring inside the exhaust bellows that holds it in place.
 
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