Volvo Penta 2004 Cannot remove Outdrive.

[captiancordero]

Hi, can someone help me please? I have a Volvo Penta 2004 4.3 GXI 225 HP. I am trying to remove the outdrive, but it is very difficult, it is not detaching. I already removed the 6 nuts, aswell as the shift control cable. However, the outdrive is not coming off. Is there anything else I have to disconnect before,to remove the outdrive? I feel like it is very stuck together and will not come off.

 

[tpenfield]

Trim Rams ? Sometimes the outdrive get stuck if they have not been removed in a while. A little persuasion is sometimes needed.

 

[BRICH1260]

Lay a small block of wood in the dip between the outdrive and the pivot housing and gently use the rams to push it away. Go slow.

 

[Augoose]

The block of wood trick should work with the exception of the most stubborn outdrive. Do you see any white powder around the 6 studs? Freshwater or saltwater? Is it sliding out or any outwards movement at all? If the drive is not frozen on the mounting studs the drive shaft coupler might be stuck