Yamaha F255TXRC Outboard Lower Unit Installation
Having serviced or repaired the lower unit on your Yamaha outboard, you’ll obviously need to reinstall the gearcase back onto the upper casing.
Watch the video above and follow the steps below to learn how to install a Yamaha F225 lower unit.
NOTE: We worked on a Yamaha F225 outboard motor, but the process is the same or similar for most outboard makes and models.
Tools and Supplies – Yamaha F225 Lower Unit Installation
- Ratchet and extensions
- 14mm socket
- Torque wrench
- Red threadlocker
How to Reinstall the Lower Unit to a Yamaha F225 Outboard
Step 1. Grease the shift shaft, the splines on the drive shaft and the water pump inlet.
Step 2. Apply red threadlocker to the seven 14mm lower unit mounting bolts.
Step 3. Make sure the gearcase is in neutral by rotating the prop shaft back and forth, and rotating the shift shaft if necessary.
Step 4. Make sure the gearshift mechanism on the outboard is in neutral by looking to see if the mechanism is in the central position, and moving it to the center if necessary.
Step 5. Pick up the lower unit, and carefully slide the driveshaft up into the upper casing. Make sure the shift shaft aligns with the linkage, and that the water pump aligns with the water tube. Then, slide the lower unit up until it’s seated on the upper casing.
Step 6. Support the lower unit so it doesn’t fall down, and install one of the lower unit mounting bolts. Once the first bolt is installed and tightened, you can stop supporting the lower casing and install the six other lower unit mounting bolts. Torque all seven mounting bolts to 34 foot-pounds.
PRO TIP: To make steps 5-6 a bit easier, have someone support the lower unit for you while you make sure it’s aligned correctly, and install the first mounting bolt.
Step 7. Apply red threadlocker to the longer 14mm mounting bolt that goes in the trim tab well, then install the bolt and torque it to 34 foot-pounds.
Step 8. Install the trim tab, then install the 14mm trim tab bolt, torque it to 34 foot-pounds and you’re done.
Watch the video below to see our complete Yamaha F225 outboard rebuild.
