Power Trim Reassembly; Shock Rod Reassembly - Mercury 40 Service Manual

Power Trim Reassembly

IMPORTANT: Lubricate all O-rings with Quicksilver Power Trim Fluid (92-90100A12).
If not available, use automotive (ATF) automatic transmission fluid.

Shock Rod Reassembly

1. Install lubricated O-rings to end cap.
2. Install rod wiper.
3. Install lubricated O-rings to shock piston.
a
a -
b -
c -
d -
e -
4. Clamp shock rod in soft jawed vise.
5. Position cylinder end cap onto rod as shown.
When installing shock rod piston, spanner wrench must have1/4 in. x 5/16 in.
(6.4mm x 8mm) long pegs to avoid damage to shock rod piston.
6. Apply Loctite Grade "A" (271) to threads on shock rod.
7. Install shock rod piston.
90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
Rod Wiper
Inner O-ring
Outer O-ring
Shock Piston
O-ring
f - O-ring
c
b
e
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CAUTION
POWER TRIM
f
d
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