2006 4.3L Mercruiser

[Bendider06]

I'm attempting to remove the engine (mercruiser 4.3l) from my 2006 bayliner. I have the repair manual, and the last step before i hoist the engine out is to disconnect the propeller shaft coupler at the transmission output flange. Can you help describe how to do this? I cant see where they are join together but it looks like they are splined, and just connect that way could that be possible, or am i not seeing something?

 

[Alpheus]

Re: 2006 4.3L Mercruiser

Did you pull the outdrive???

 

[Bendider06]

Re: 2006 4.3L Mercruiser

No i didnt. Will I need to do that to remove the engine?

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

Re: 2006 4.3L Mercruiser

disconnect the propeller shaft coupler at the transmission output flange.

sounds like you have the wrong manual - those terms are for inboard engines

yours is an inboard/outboard boat aka sterndrive.

and yeah, you need to remove the outdrive.

 

[Bendider06]

Re: 2006 4.3L Mercruiser

Thanks alot, I really appreciate everything. I just looked at the manual and i was looking at the inboard section. Sorry about that i'm pretty new at working on engines. well thanks again.