Installation
If removed, install the release lever, the bolt, and
the locknut as shown. Tighten the bolt and the
locknut securely.
3
1
2
1. Release lever
2. Locknut
3. Bolt
Apply Triple-Guard grease to the lower bushing
and the tilt cylinder lower shaft.
Install the bushings, the lower shaft, and the spac-
ers to the tilt assist cylinder.
1
2
3
1. Bushing
2. Tilt cylinder lower shaft
3. Port side tilt shaft spacer
4. Starboard side tilt shaft spacer
Place the tilt assist cylinder and lower shaft in
position between the stern brackets.
3
2
2
1
3
1. Starboard stern bracket
2. Tilt assist cylinder
3. Lower shaft
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Tighten the tilt tube nut to a torque of 32 ft. lbs. (43
N·m).
1
1. Clamp bracket shaft nut
4
Apply Nut Lock to the threads of the tilt rod lower
shaft bolts. Install and tighten the bolts to a torque
of 17 ft. lbs. (23 N·m).
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1. Tilt rod lower shaft bolt (2)
MIDSECTION
TILT ASSIST CYLINDER
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179
1
8
1