MerCruiser Bravo 2 X Clutch Replacement | MerCruiser Sterndrive Clutch Replacement | Boats.net

See how to replace the clutch in a MerCruiser sterndrive in this video from Boats.net! John has been noticing some chatter at low RPM on this unit. Initially, he thought the culprit might be the U-joints on the input shaft. But then he shifted his suspicions to the clutch. So we’re going to replace this clutch, and that starts by getting the input shaft and U-joints off. Then, we’ll crack open the drive by removing the top and back plates so we can get in there and remove the clutch. We’re going to replace the full assembly here, and that’s all one part that you’ll see below in our parts list. John will show you how to remove and then get everything reassembled. Then, we’ll switch gears to installation. We have a couple of washers and bearings we need to evaluate, and then we can get the clutch in place. We’re going to do a couple more replacements along the way here. We’ll get a new shift linkage as well as a new shift cam. With everything put back together, we’ll get the input shaft back in place. It takes a LOT of torque at 200 foot-pounds, but we’ll show you a chart that allows you to connect your torque wrench to the Mercury spanner wrench and get the correct torque settings that account for your torque wrench's length. Check out the diagram here: https://www.boats.net/catalog/mercrui... See the parts and supplies here: Mercury spanner wrench: https://www.boats.net/product/mercury... Clutch assembly: https://www.boats.net/product/mercury... Gear lube: https://www.boats.net/product/mercury... Shift linkage: https://www.boats.net/product/mercury... Mercury 2-4-C marine grease: https://www.boats.net/product/mercury... Shift cam: https://www.boats.net/product/mercury... VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Removing input shaft - 1:00 Removing top and back plates - 2:00 Clutch removal and disassembly - 3:15 Clutch assembly - 5:00 Clutch installation - 7:00 Shift arm installation - 8:00 Shift cam installation - 8:40 Closing up the drive - 10:50 Replacing input shaft - 11:30 Find Mercury sterndrive parts here: https://www.boats.net/catalog/mercury... Talk to us: X (Twitter):   / boatsnet   Facebook:   / boats.net   Instagram:   / boatsnet   In the video we’re working with a MerCruiser Bravo 2 X sterndrive, but you may have similar steps for your MerCruiser sterndrive. If you’re not sure whether these steps apply to your motor, leave a comment and we’ll get back to you.