Stern Drive Lubrication - removing lower unit

[jimi]

My manual says that the stern drive should be removed every year and the U-joints greased. Does anyone do this and how long/hard is it on a Volvo Penta Sx?<br /><br />Also, there is a single grease nipple on the transom shield but the manual says that the lower unit should be removed before apply a grease gun to the nipple...???? Doesn't seem right.

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: Stern Drive Lubrication - removing lower unit

It is the best possible care to remove the drive each season.You get to change the drive oil and paint it in your garage in the off season or on a rainy day.1 less thing to do in the spring rush.You cant grease the ujoints with the drive on.You also get to inspect the bellows and shift cable and even detect a leak before it is real trouble.It is also very good to get familiar with how to do these fairly simple procedures.Stick to the manual and you cant go wrong. Charlie

 

[chris in va]

Re: Stern Drive Lubrication - removing lower unit

Jimi, I have the SX too, and I believe that zerk fitting greases the gimbal bearing only. I wish everything else could be greased externally, but it's not the case. I may be removing the lower unit here soon too just to get at the ujoint and seals.

 

[jimi]

Re: Stern Drive Lubrication - removing lower unit

I'm waitting for the manual to come in the mail...ordered it online.<br /><br />Is there anypoint to using the zerk fitting while the lower unit is still on?

 

[jimi]

Re: Stern Drive Lubrication - removing lower unit

Hey Chris If I get to it soon (most likely Sept ) I'll send you pics of it coming apart.<br /><br />Also,<br /><br />Is there a seal kit you need?