Disassembly; Shock Rod Removal - Mercury 40 Service Manual

POWER TRIM
6. Remove nuts and washers securing the lower pivot pin. Remove lower pivot pin. Retain
the pivot pin bushings from the clamp brackets and trim unit.
7. Remove the trim unit.

Disassembly

Shock Rod Removal

IMPORTANT: Power trim system is pressurized. Outboard must be in the full "UP"
position (trim rod fully extended) prior to fill/drain plug, or manual release valve re-
moval.
1. Remove reservoir cap.
2. Remove manual release valve assembly.
3. Drain power trim fluid as shown.
a -
b -
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Reservoir Cap
Manual Release Valve
a
a
b
b
90-828631R3 MARCH 1999