Steering Link Rod Fasteners - Mercury 40 Operator's Manual

INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: Visually inspect for fuel leakage from the filter by squeezing the primer bulb until firm, forcing fuel
into the filter.
1. Push the filter element into the cover.
2. Place the O‑ring seal into its proper position on the sight bowl, and screw the sight bowl hand tight into the
cover.
3. Push filter assembly back into mount.

Steering Link Rod Fasteners

IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects the steering cable to the engine must be fastened using special
washer head bolt ("e" ‑ Part Number 10‑856680) and self‑locking nylon insert locknuts ("b" & "d" ‑ Part Number
11‑826709113). These locknuts must never be replaced with common nuts (non‑locking) as they will work loose
and vibrate off, freeing the link rod to disengage.
Disengagement of a steering link rod can result in the boat taking a full, sudden, sharp turn. This potentially
violent action can cause occupants to be thrown overboard exposing them to serious injury or death.
a
e
a - Spacer (12‑71970)
b - Nylon insert locknut (11‑826709113)
c - Flat washer (2)
Description
Nylon insert locknut "b"
Nylon insert locknut "d"
Special washer head bolt
Assemble steering link rod to steering cable with two flat washers and nylon insert locknut. Tighten locknut until it
seats, then back nut off 1/4 turn.
Assemble steering link rod to engine with special washer head bolt, locknut and spacer. First torque bolt, then
locknut to specification.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
!
b
d -
e -
Nm
27
Tighten until seats then back off 1/4 turn
27
48
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Nylon insert locknut (11‑826709113)
Special washer head bolt (10‑856680)
lb. in.
c
d
lb. ft.
20
20