Mercury 2.8 Diesel Operation & Maintenance Manual page 88

Section 4 - Maintenance
1.
If the steering cable has grease fittings, turn the steering wheel until the steering cable is fully retracted into the cable
housing. Apply approximately three pumps of grease from a typical hand‑operated grease gun.
a
Tube Ref No.
2-4-C with PTFE
95
2. Turn the steering wheel until the steering cable is fully extended. Lightly lubricate the exposed part of the cable.
Tube Ref No.
2-4-C with PTFE
95
3. Lubricate the steering pin.
a
Tube Ref. No.
4. On dual engine boats: Lubricate the tie bar pivot points.
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Description
a - Extended steering cable
a
6222
Description
mc71904-1
Description
Synthetic Blend MerCruiser Engine Oil
SAE25W‑40
a - Steering cable grease fitting
6221
Where Used
Steering cable grease fitting
Where Used
Steering cable
a - Steering pin
Where Used
Steering pin 8M0078630
90-8M0113987 DECEMBER 2015
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Part No.
92-802859A 1
Part No.
92-802859A 1
Part No.