7. ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION                                       MXU550EXi/MXU500i


 Install the compression spring into the
 pinion gear.
 Apply       lightweight lithium-soap base
    grease to the pinion gear splines.



 Move the engine rearward and engage the
 rear propeller shaft into the pinion gear.

 Install the joint boot securely.



 Install the upper engine mounting bolt and
 nut loosely.




                                                  Lower Engine Mounting Bolt/Nut

 Install the rear lower engine mounting bolt
 and nut loosely.

 Install the engine hangers and four engine
 hanger nuts loosely.

 Install the front lower engine mounting bolt
 and nut loosely.

 Tighten the four engine hanger nuts to the
 specified torque.
                                                Engine Hanger Nuts        Engine Hanger
 Torque: 3.5 kgf-m (35 N-m, 25 lbf-ft)

 Tighten the all engine mounting bolts and
 nuts to the specified torque.

 Torque: 6 kgf-m (60 N-m, 43.5 lbf-ft)



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