Suzuki outboard motors 1988 2003 repair manual., Page 324Get this manual

Suzuki outboard motors 1988 2003 repair manual., Page 324

8-56 LOWER UNIT Trim Adjustment
See Figure 6
1During operation, if the boat tends to pull to port or starboard, the flow fins may be adjusted to correct the conditionThese fins are located at the top and bottom of the exhaust tube2If the boat tends to pull to starboard, bend the trailing edge of each fin approximately Vie in(1.5mm) toward the starboard side of the jet driveNaturally, if the boat tends to pull to port, bend the fins toward the port side3Remove the four bolts and washers from the water pump housingPull the water pump housing, the inner cartridge and the water pump impeller, up and free of the driveshaftRemove the Woodruff key from its recess in the driveshaftNext, remove the outer gasket, the steel plate and the inner gasket4Remove the two small locating pins and lift the aluminum spacer up and free of the driveshaft5Remove the driveshaft and bearing assembly from the housingRemove the large thick adapter plate from the intermediate housingThis plate is secured with seven bolts and lock-washersLower the adapter plate from the intermediate housing and remove the two small locating pins, one on the forward port side and another from the last aft hole in the adapter plateBoth pins are identical sizeCLEANINGINSPECTING