Trim/Tilt Cylinder Removal - Volvo Penta SX-A Workshop Manual

Water inlet fitting
3849648
remover/installer
Remove Sterndrive

Trim/Tilt Cylinder Removal

Publ. 7746477 English 06-2008
Special Tools
Steering shaft
remover
Remove the Sterndrive see Sterndrive Removal on page 28. If the
complete transom shield assembly is being rebuilt or replaced, remove
engine following procedure in the Engine and Sterndrive Installation
Manual.
CAUTION! If replacing a trim cylinder, check the trim
cylinder for trim limiting spacers before
replacement of the trim cylinder. Installation of a
limited trim cylinder and a non-limited trim
cylinder on the same drive will cause damage to
the trim system, transom shield and sterndrive.
Remover hydraulic line retaining screw and keeper.
1.
NOTICE! The hydraulic lines should only be disconnected if
replacing a trim cylinder. Any other service of the
transom shield does not require the removal of the
hydraulic lines from the trim cylinders.
Wear safety glasses. Cover fittings with a shop cloth and
2.
disconnect trim/tilt lines.
Cut tie straps holding the front of the hydraulic lines to the forward
3.
trim cylinder hydraulic line connector.
NOTICE! The tie strap must be replaced when reinstalling the
cylinder to prevent the hydraulic line from pinching
between the pivot housing and gimbal ring.
Remove cotter pin from the trim cylinder pivot pins.
4.
Transom Shield Assembly
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