Swivel Seal Leaking

[Seafordguy]

I'm going to be pulling the motors in a few weeks to stop a leak through my transom assembly that is coming in through the swivel seal. I have a Mercruiser Manual, but wanted to get some first hand knowledge from you guys.

In the links below - Can someone help me understand exactly how the upper portion works with a simple discussion of how these two diagrams "interact", and exactly what I will need to fix it. I assume the parts I need are #'s 4,5,6 in the GIMBAL HOUSING parts fiche.

My assumption is that the steering swivel lever runs up through the seal (#5) then through the larger bushing (#6), then through the smaller bushing pictured (#4).

I have external steering, and don't have the stock trim indicators (I have the kind that are saddled to the trim ram).

Also any thoughts on what else I will need to keep this project moving would be appreciated. I know I need the hinge pin tool, and i believe the special fitting for removing the water hose that runs through the assembly.

I already have an alignment tool, and the necessary "stuff" for bellows replacement

Also - can someone make a recommendation on where to buy the parts from. I'm tired of going to my local place where the people aren't knowledgeable, and the prices are sky high.

I appreciate the help.....

http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_...GIMBAL+HOUSING

http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_...STEERING+LEVER