Power Steering Connections - Mercury MerCruiser MCM 454 Mag MPI Service Manual

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MCM MODELS - BRAVO AND BLACKHAWK DRIVES

7. Return remote control throttle lever to idle position and ensure that throttle plate is

completely closed.

8. Reinstall flame arrestor and tighten clamp securely.

IMPORTANT: Adjust shift cables as outlined in appropriate Sterndrive Service

9. Refer to appropriate Sterndrive Service Manual and install and adjust drive unit and

remote control shift cables, using hardware retained.

Power Steering Connections

IMPORTANT: After fluid hose installation in the following, bleed power steering

system as outlined in SECTION 1B - "Maintenance" of this manual, or refer to the

appropriate Stern Drive Service Manual.

Route hoses exactly as shown below. This will help avoid stress on the hose fittings

and will help avoid kinks in the hose.

IMPORTANT: Make hydraulic connections as quickly as possible to prevent fluid

IMPORTANT: Be careful not to cross-thread or over- tighten fittings.

1. Connect both hydraulic hose fittings. Front hose from the cooler. Rear hose from pump.

2. Torque both fittings to 23 lb-ft (31 Nm). Route hoses as shown for each model.

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Throttle Plate

Hose Fittings

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23

90-861326--1 MARCH 1999

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