Lower Unit on a 2006 200 HO question

[bgreig2]

Okay, novice question about the lower unit. While changing out the lower unit lube instead of loosening the lower hex screw I removed a phillips head screw that's right next to the water intake. (unable to insert photo) Anyway I soon figured out that that was the wrong screw and replaced it. Changed the oil with no problems once I found the right hex-screws. Now however, I seem to have a small oil-leak coming from around that phillips-screw I removed by mistake. Does that screw need a bushing/o-ring/ plastic collar like the hex-screws use? Maybe I missed it. Advice?

Thanks in advance!

[ChampioNman]

That is the pinion bearing screw and yes there is a seal that goes on #332584. That is why we always say NEVER remove a phillips head screw from a lower unit.

[bgreig2]

Oh thank you very much. Any special instructions for replacing it?

[ChampioNman]

Be very careful.