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[kathygrace]

bought 2000 challenger model 2000, two weeks ago, we changed th drive housing case fluid, but have not messed with the stator housing yet, don't know if any winterizing is typically done with the stator unit yet question is:
any tricks, concerns, cautions or suprises involved with changing the stator fluid, read the merc owners manuel and it mentions a seal or ring to be cautious about. would it be smart to change any thing else while we have it apart and how does one know if there is a need to change those seals or rings?

[Seadoodude]

I have the same boat and have thus far not pulled the stator just to change the oil eventhough that is the proper way to do it. What I have been doing is to tip boat up and drain out as much oil as will come out, inspect oil for water and fill it back up. I figure if the oil is in good shape there is no need to pull stator and risk damaging the seals.

Perhaps someone else can chime in about what's involved with pulling stator.

[leaffan221]

I would agree it doesn need to come off.
The gear oil (front) gets dirty,
The stator oil is lubing a bushing only, (no gears)
if its clean and no water, drain as much as you can,
(vacuum suction can get it all out)
Then Top it up.

** Be Extra careful to use the correct fitting allen socket to remove the drain plugs,
with full depth engagement, If you damage this it is very hard to remove.
If yours is getting worn, replace it.
can get same (1/4" Pipe Cap screw) from Industrial Hose Supply Co.