Kit Purpose
For stuck or difficult to remove propellers, Volvo Penta has released a new puller tool for all DP-S and DPS-A
sterndrives that use the D- and F-Series propellers. While the puller tool may be used for F-Series propellers on
the XDP sterndrive also, it may not work for front propellers due to the anode. The following is a brief description
of how to use the tool.
Affected Models
All DP-S and DPS-A sterndrives that use the D- and F-Series propellers.
Tools Needed
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Volvo Penta propeller shaft grease
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Thread lubricant
Kit Contents
Kit (PN 21108692) Contents – Propeller Puller Tool
Part No.
Description
3888918
Propeller Puller Tool
NOTICE! Maximum tightening torque when using tool
is 150 ft. lb. (203 Nm). Drive or tool damage
due to misuse or overtorquing is not cov-
ered under warranty.
NOTICE! Always install new propeller using Volvo
Penta propeller shaft grease.
NOTICE! Keep tool threads lubricated for each use.
NOTICE! Do not strike puller tool!
NOTICE! Puller tool may not remove propellers in
some severe cases.
2
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Standard and metric socket set
•
Torque wrench
Qty
1
1. Remove the propeller nut.
2. Ensure that inner nut F is seated within recess in
end cap G. It is normal for inner nut to be loose in
end cap (please see illustration on reverse side).
3. Slide puller tool fingers C into exhaust slots B.
Slide tool forward until fingers can be locked
behind exhaust slots.
4. Turn bolt I until bolt guide point D meets pilot hole
A in propeller shaft. Finger tighten until bolt will no
longer turn.
5. Apply torque wrench to bolt nut J and continue to
turn bolt until propeller comes loose. Do not
exceed 150 ft. lb. (203 Nm)!
NOTICE! While using tool, do not try to hold propeller
still; rather, use wrench on outer nut H.
6. Once propeller has come loose, remove propeller
from shaft.
7. Repeat process for front propeller.
VPA 7748227 06-2007