HELP! Exhaust hose 888 mercruiser

[searaychad]

Like an idiot I disconnected the exhaust hose that runs from the transom to the sterndrive and I can't get it back on:smt089.Do I need to pull the outdrive?Is there anyone who can offer advise?Any is appreciated.

 

[B.matt]

It Would be much easier if you pulled the drive and used the tool merc. sell for it. On the newr drives that is just s boot that slip on and off as the drive is raised and lowered.