avalanche engine removal

[mjp 0]

Has anyone done an engine removal and if so can you direct me to any pertinent tips and procedures.

My biggest question is the trans and or driveshaft uncoupling. Seems like that might be the largest challenge(getting to the underneath bolts)

My boat didn't come with a remote oil filter and it is a real stinker to change the oil filter because of the walk thru design 

boat is a 26 foot 2006 5.7 Merc

Edited August 15, 2020 by mjp

[rhino89523 34]

I have not pulled the motor out of this boat but have out of others. The coupler I have pulled out of my Avy and its a piece of cake. You cant see it really just feel it. Four bolts and it just pushes out of the way. Check alignment when you put the motor back in. Yank the exhaust and electrical and it seems like there is enough room to pull the whole thing out as a unit tipped.