Power Trim System Removal - Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 Service Manual

Power Trim System Removal

Support outboard with tilt lock lever when servicing
power trim system.
1. Disconnect power trim harness from outboard
wiring harness.
2. Remove screw and clip securing wiring harness
to clamp bracket.
3. Remove trim gauge sender (if equipped).
4. Use suitable tool to remove upper headed cross
pin. Retain pin. Straight pin is hard to remove (see
item 5).
a
b
a - Cross Pin (Design 1 - Straight)
b - Cross Pin (Design 2 - Headed)
5. Drive out upper pivot pin. This will shear cross pin.
a - Upper Pivot Pin
5D-14 - MID-SECTION
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a
50515
Inspect cross pin hole and pivot pin hole for damage.
6. Use suitable punch to remove (DRIVE UP) lower
dowel pin. Retain dowel pin.
a - Cross Pin
7. Use suitable punch to drive out lower pivot pin.
a - Pivot Pin
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