Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 Service Manual page 266

6. Apply Special Lubricant 101 (92-13872A1) to sur-
face of upper pivot pin, pivot pin bore and trim ram
bore.
b
a - Pivot Pin
b - Pivot Pin Bore
c - Trim Ram Bore
7. Using a suitable mallet, drive upper pivot pin into
swivel bracket and through trim ram until pivot pin
is flushed with swivel bracket.
a
a - Pivot Pin
b - Swivel Bracket
c - Trim Ram
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a
c
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c
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8. Drive upper dowel pin (a) into its hole until seated.
a
9. Recheck fluid level.
10. Power trim may now be operated to lower out-
board to desired position. Trim system is self
bleeding.
11. Re-connect spark plug leads to spark plugs.
12. Re-install top cowl.
13. Connect battery leads to battery terminals.
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