Mercury MerCruiser 3.0 MPI Installation Manual page 55

SECTION - 6
3. Remove the upper and lower pivot bolts and ensure that the threads are well lubricated.
b
b
Tube Ref No.
4. Position the steering assembly so that the pivot bolts will enter the bushings in the power
steering control valve.
5. Install the upper and lower pivot bolts along with tab washers. Ensure that the tab washer
tangs straddle the ridge on the inner transom plate.
6. Turn the pivot bolts all the way in, by hand, to ensure proper steering assembly alignment.
7. Ensure that the steering assembly pivots freely.
8. Torque the pivot bolts. Bend the tab washer tabs against the corresponding flats on the bolt
heads.
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b
a
a - Bushings
b - Protective shipping caps
Description
Special Lubricant 101
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a
Upper Pivot Bolt And Tab Washer Shown (Lower Similar)
a - Tab washer tang
DRIVE SYSTEM AND ENGINE INSTALLATION
c
c - Upper and lower pivot bolt
Where Used
Upper and lower pivot bolts
b
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b - Ridge
7710
Part No.
92-802865Q02
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