u-joint bellow replacement

[thdog1]

1992 merc 5.7 260hp bravo 2 drive

hello. i'm trying to replace all three bellows on this junk.my question is do u have to remove exhaust and shift bellows to remove and replace the u-joint bellow?can the u-joint bellow be replaced with the gimbal ring on the vessel?the u-joint bellow is a big son of a ***** seems that its a tight fit.also i didnt see a clamp towards the drive on the u-joint bellow, is the metal ring the only thing that holds it on?any help would be greatly appreciated(hint to don s.) thanks

 

[Bondo]

Re: u-joint bellow replacement

my question is do u have to remove exhaust and shift bellows to remove and replace the u-joint bellow?

You said you're replacing All 3,.... Get them Out of your way......

can the u-joint bellow be replaced with the gimbal ring on the vessel?

Nope.........

also i didnt see a clamp towards the drive on the u-joint bellow, is the metal ring the only thing that holds it on?

I Think it's just that compression ring,..... Have a look Here, I Think your drive is in here........

any help would be greatly appreciated(hint to don s.) thanks

Don was here earlier,........ I'm Sure He'll be back,......

 

[Mischief Managed]

Re: u-joint bellow replacement

You can leave the Gimbal ring in place, you need to remove the bell housing though. Removing the gimbal ring is substantially more work than the bellhousing due to the steering lever.

The metal ring is indeed the only thing that holds the rear of the bellows onto the bell housing. Use a slide hammer with a hook to pull it off (if you don't have the proper tool) and buy a new metal ring when you get a new bellows. They are cheap. The new one will need to be pressed or pounded in place.

Shift bellows can stay in place when you do the U joint bellows. Be a good time to change it though...

 

[Bondo]

Re: u-joint bellow replacement

Good Catch MM,.......
I was Thinking Gimbel Housing,+ Not reading Gimbel Ring.......

 

[thdog1]

Re: u-joint bellow replacement

thanks for input
iwas able to replace all bellows with bell housing in place.4hr job.shift cable bellow was the worst one though,sqeezing boot over cable was a pain.
thanks again thdog

 

[claycts]

Re: u-joint bellow replacement

thanks for input
iwas able to replace all bellows with bell housing in place.4hr job.shift cable bellow was the worst one though,sqeezing boot over cable was a pain.
thanks again thdog

You did remeber to use the bellows glue I hope. Am idiot did mine on my old boat and it sunk in the slip. No I was not the idiot that time.