Volvo Penta DPS Lower Unit disassembly procedures (part 1 of 3)

[@kosherfoodie2948]

I appreciate the detail expressed in explaining the tools by part number and the process in using each tool. Every step is narrated to include torques and contact measurements. I would feel most comfortable having my repair work done at this shop, or even pay for a core exchange for a Rebuilt unit.

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

If you need your drive rebuilt, You can contact me directly at [e-mail]

[@copperheadmarine]

Ted what is the part # for the manual you are using? After ordering about $2k worth of tools i realize I still need more tools. But I'm too far in now. I would have been better to just get a reman from Jasper.

[@tomunger2343]

Great video, keep making these

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

Thanks and part 2 has been loaded on my site. Part 3 will be in the next few days!

[@charliefloria96]

Part # for the threaded rod and bolt?

[@jaked4285]

Hey Ted, I need to remove my lower drive to have a shop straighten out the skeg. It’s bent from the previous owner. I’ve never taken a drive apart before. It’s a Volvo Penta DPS on a 2002 Bryant with F9 props. Could you direct me on how to disconnect the lower section from the rest of the outdrive on the boat so I can take it to a shop?

[@jaked4285]

In other words.. how do I get what’s in this video off the rest of the outdrive?

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

Drain the gear lube. Tilt the drive fully up and you will see 2 bolts that thread through the lower unit up into the upper housing.Remove those. Then there are 4 nuts to remove - two on each side. Remove those and the lower unit can be removed.

[@jaked4285]

@@tedsmarinerepair8956 sounds much more straightforward than I was expecting it to be. Is there any C clips or anything weird that I need to try to disconnect to get the vertical shaft unhooked from the upper section?

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

@jaked4285 no, there is a short intermediate shaft that connects the lower to the upper shaft. I would replace that with the o'rings

[@GarthandKarenScott]

I want to inquire about consultation re a DPS-B ox drive that is making more clicking noise than the other port drive when in forward at all rpm's and also a different click at about 1/2 second intervals. powers up and performs to spec as to speed of boat max with both drives going; 2013 model; 182 hours; volvo D3 engines; only work done is gear lube changes, new shift cables, and shift seals at outdrive rear; bellows replacement and lube of spline shaft to motor. Last gear lube change a couple weeks ago showed small amount of metal on drain plug magnet and other quiet drive had no metal on plug magnet. Let me know how to engage a consultation if that is available. Considering just replacing drive vs repair and if exchanges are available. Thanks, Garth Scott

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

You can email me for consultation @ [e-mail]

[@ProfessionalDad]

Any info on the raw water path through these? I've tried everthing else to get water flow and cannot . I suspect something in the lower unit.

[@jonathanpalmer9077]

Me too!

[@qualitymarine2736]

does 3855921 tool slide over the bearing on the shaft, or does the bearing have to come off?

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

It fits over the bearing to pull the shaft out of the gear and fh e n you press the bearing off in a press with that tool as shown in the manual

[@qualitymarine2736]

@@tedsmarinerepair8956 thank you for that reply, I must have a different year tool, the nut is smaller on the dps, more like 7/8 vs 1 1/8 like the sx drives

[@qualitymarine2736]

@@tedsmarinerepair8956 email me if you can, I would like to have a volvo source as we work on several with limited parts availability. I'll pay for services parts etc. [e-mail]

[@piyamarine]

Hi Ted, I am independent marine shop in Thailand and following every video you have on KZbin (best ever). I like to know where can I buy all these tool for Volvo Penta?

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

marinepartssource.com/products-by-brand/volvo-penta/specialty-tools

[@KarenScott-ey5tk]

For DPS-B ox, to just replace the shaft oil seals, can one buy just the shaft separation puller, remove the two shafts, replace the seals, and put back together with original shims & leave all bearings in place. Motor has only 200 hours, but is 11 years old.

[@tedsmarinerepair8956]

You can do it that way. However, I always replace the shaft bearings as well as they may be damaged from water intrusion. And that is the proper method we teach in Cert courses.

[@mohamedbraym5012]

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