SPEEDFREEK

HELP! Replacing driveshaft bellows. How do I remove it from
gimbal? Special tool?

JaayTeee

Take out the sleeve,
item # 12 in this picture

http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_...c=BELL+HOUSING

the end on the transom assy, just loosen the hose clamps.

SPEEDFREEK

Will I need any special tools to remove or install?

JaayTeee

I've never used any special tools.

Just get a hold of the sleeve ( I use a hook shaped
o ring pick) and pull the sleeve out of the bellow.

Once out, the bellow end can be collapsed and pulled
out of the bell housing end.

When installing, the bellow is marked "top" on the transom
assembly end, install the bellow with "top" being at
the 12 o'clock position.

Install the other end into the bell housing,
make shure that both ribs of the bellow are inside the bell housing , then, I just soap up the inside of the bellow
start installing the sleeve, use something with the approx.
diameter of the sleeve as a driver, and tap the sleeve
into the bellow.

martins custom marin

you can do it with gimble knuckle installed but it is a b i t c h, find a local auto parts store that carries sierra marine parts and get the tool to remove the knuckle pins. I have repaired gimble bearings and universal joints on boats that just had the bellows replaced incorrectly the previous boating season.

SPEEDFREEK

Thanks for the info. guys.