Mercury MerCruiser Bravo Sterndrives Service Manual #28
Detailed service and repair procedures for Mercury MerCruiser Bravo Sterndrives. Includes Bravo One, Bravo Two, Bravo Three, and Diesel models. PN 90-863160
Manual Preview
Sample pages from the Mercury MerCruiser Bravo Sterndrives Service Manual #28 manual
Purchase & Download
Mercury Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Mercury Bravo Sterndrives, Bravo One, Bravo Two, Bravo Three, Bravo X, Bravo XZ, Bravo XR, Diesel Bravo One X, Diesel Bravo Two X, Diesel Bravo Three X Sub-models / Variants: 2WD, Sterndrive Unit, Transom Assembly, Power Trim, Steering System Build Years: 2000 (Based on manual publication date) Serial Numbers: 90-863160 Technical Data:
- Sterndrive Unit Oil Capacity (Bravo One): 88 U.S. Quarts (2603 liters)
- Sterndrive Unit Oil Capacity (Bravo Two): 104 U.S. Quarts (3076 liters)
- Sterndrive Unit Oil Capacity (Bravo Three): 96 U.S. Quarts (2839 liters)
- Torque (Sterndrive Unit Fill/Drain/Vent Plugs): 40 lb-in. (4.5 Nm)
- Torque (Propeller Nut): 55 lb-ft (75 Nm)
- Torque (Steering Cable Coupler Nut): 35 lb-ft (48 Nm)
- Torque (Sterndrive Unit to Bell Housing Attaching Nuts): 50 lb-ft (68 Nm)
- Bearing Shaft Preload: 3-5 lb-in (0.3-0.55 Nm)
Mercury Manual Features & Content Preview
Mercury MerCruiser Bravo Sterndrives Service Manual Coverage
- Covers Mercury Bravo One, Bravo Two, Bravo Three, Bravo X, Bravo XZ, and Bravo XR sterndrive units, including Diesel Bravo X variants
- Official Mercury Marine publication P/N 90-863160, May 2000 edition
- Contains technical diagrams for gear housings, trim systems, steering mechanisms, and shift cable linkage
- Delivered as a direct download the moment payment clears
- Indexed PDF search covers every chapter and appendix
- Stored against your account so you can retrieve it after a hard-drive loss
- This May 2000 publication provides the factory-authorized procedures for all Bravo sterndrive configurations listed in the 2000-era marine engine lineup
Technical Scope and System Documentation
This 596-page Mercury MerCruiser Bravo Sterndrives service publication documents overhaul, maintenance, and installation for Bravo sterndrive propulsion systems. The manual details general maintenance intervals, lubrication schedules, and power package layup procedures. It covers extensive disassembly and reassembly documentation for gear housings, including bearing preloads, gear lash settings, and gear ratio identification. The document also details the transom assembly, power trim pump, and steering systems, including hydraulic schematic layouts and electrical diagrams.
Specification Highlights and Reference Data
The manual includes comprehensive tables for fluid capacities, torque specifications, and hardware identification. Sterndrive unit oil capacities are listed for Bravo One, Two, and Three models, specifying 88, 104, and 96 US quarts respectively. Torque values are provided for key components including the propeller nut at 55 lb-ft and sterndrive unit attachment hardware at 50 lb-ft. The manual details the 10-hour break-in period for new or replacement gears, what an OEM service publication covers, and electrical system voltage checks for MerCathode controllers. Reference data includes corrosion protection testing thresholds for salt and freshwater environments, ensuring maintenance aligns with factory standards.
All service data shown here is for reference only — qualified technicians and the original OEM documentation remain the authoritative source for any hands-on work. This official 596-page Mercury MerCruiser OEM workshop manual covers the Bravo sterndrive series, documenting drive housing, transom assembly, power trim, and steering systems for 2000-era marine power packages.
Manual FAQ, Purchase & Download Details
Customer Reviews
Read what our customers say about this Mercury Inboard-Engines-Sterndrives manual and share your own experience.