Trim Rod Reassembly - Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 Service Manual

Trim Rod Reassembly

1. Install lubricated O-rings and rod wiper to end
cap.
a
a - Rod Wiper
b - Inner O-ring
c - Outer O-ring
2. Secure trim rod in soft jawed vise as shown.
3. Slide end cap onto trim rod.
a - End Cap
5D-24 - MID-SECTION
4. Apply Loctite Grade A (271) to threads of trim rod
c
b
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a - Trim Rod Piston
b - Spanner Wrench
5. Install lubricated O-ring to trim rod piston.
a
6. Install check ball components into its respective
7. Secure components in place using plate and
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a - Screw (3)
b - Plate
c - O-ring
d - Ball (5)
e - Seat, Spring (5)
f - Spring (5)
and install rod piston. Tighten piston securely us-
ing spanner wrench (1/4 in. x 5/16 in. long peg).
b
bore.
screws. Torque screws to 35 lb. in. (4.0 N·m).
d
e
f
a
b
a
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c
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90-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996