New Drive Shaft Nut Compatible With 2009-2022 Yamaha 4.2L V6

YAMAHA 4.2L V6 4-STROKE OUTBOARD APPLICATIONS (2009-2022):

YAMAHA F-SERIES 4.2L V6 STANDARD:
• Yamaha F200 4.2L V6 4-Stroke (2009-2022)
• Yamaha F225 4.2L V6 4-Stroke (2009-2022)
• Yamaha F250 4.2L V6 4-Stroke (2009-2022)

YAMAHA VF-SERIES 4.2L V6 SHO V-MAX:
• Yamaha VF200 4.2L V6 SHO V-Max 4-Stroke (2009-2022)
• Yamaha VF225 4.2L V6 SHO V-Max 4-Stroke (2009-2022)
• Yamaha VF250 4.2L V6 SHO V-Max 4-Stroke (2009-2022)

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS:
• Engine: Yamaha 4.2L 4256cc V6 4-Stroke
• Configuration: 24-Valve DOHC V6 60-Degree
• Power: 200 / 225 / 250 HP
• Type: 4-Stroke Marine Outboard Motor
• Position: Lower Unit Drive Shaft Hardware
• Series: F-Series (Standard) / VF-Series (SHO V-Max)
• Production Era: 2009-2022 (Original 4.2L V6 platform)

YAMAHA 4.2L V6 ENGINE FAMILY CONTEXT:
• 4.2L V6 platform launched 2010 model year
• Replaced previous 3.3L V6 platform (F200/F225 inline engines)
• Standard F-Series naturally aspirated 4-stroke
• VF-Series SHO V-Max version with same displacement, similar HP rating
• 6CB-prefix part numbers used for this engine family
• F-Series and VF-Series share common lower unit hardware
• F300 4.2L V6 also exists in this family but uses different hardware

PART FUNCTION:
• Drive Shaft Nut secures critical drive shaft components
• Located in lower unit assembly
• Self-locking thread design for vibration resistance
• Required to maintain proper drive shaft engagement
• Standard replacement item during lower unit service
• Typically NOT reused after removal (Yamaha service procedure)

SPECIFICATIONS:
• Type: Drive Shaft Nut (Lower Unit Hardware)
• Material: Steel (Yamaha factory-specified)
• Design: Self-Locking Thread
• HP Range Compatibility: 200 - 250 HP
• Engine Compatibility: 4.2L V6 4-Stroke (F-Series and VF-Series SHO)
• Year Range: 2009-2022 Model Years
• Use Case: Lower Unit Rebuild / Replacement Service

OEM PART NUMBERS:
• Yamaha: 6CB-45244-00-00 / 6CB45244
• MPN: 983-143N

CRITICAL FITMENT WARNINGS:
• Fits ONLY Yamaha 4.2L V6 outboards (F200/F225/F250 and VF200/VF225/VF250)
• Does NOT fit Yamaha 3.3L V6 (older F200/F225 inline)
• Does NOT fit Yamaha F300 4.2L V6 (uses different drive shaft hardware)
• Does NOT fit Yamaha 5.3L V8 (F350 / F425 / F450)
• Does NOT fit Yamaha 2-Stroke outboards
• Verify OEM part number 6CB-45244-00-00 on existing component before ordering
• Self-locking nuts typically replaced (not reused) after removal
• Must be torqued to Yamaha factory specifications during installation