Steering Link Rod - Mercury Optimax 115 Service Manual

2. Insert steering cable into tilt tube.
3. Torque nut to 35 lb. ft. (47.5 N·m).

Steering Link Rod

1. Install steering link rod per illustration.
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IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects the steering cable to the engine
must be fastened using special washer head bolt ("a" – Part Number 10-14000) and
self locking nuts ("b" & "c" – Part Number 11-34863). These locknuts must never
be replaced with common nuts (non locking) as they will work loose and vibrate
off freeing the link rod to disengage.
Disengagement of a steering link rod can result in the boat taking a full, sudden,
sharp turn. This potentially violent action can cause occupants to be thrown
overboard exposing them to serious injury or death.
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999
b
Special Bolt (10-90041) Torque to 20 lb-ft (27 N·m)
Nylon Insert Locknut (11-34863) Torque to 20 lb-ft (27 N·m)
Flat Washer (2)
Nylon Insert Locknut (11-34863) Tighten Locknut Until it Seats, Then Back
Nut Off 1/4 Turn
a
WARNING
OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION
c
d
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