Shock Rod Disassembly - Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 Service Manual

3. Remove memory piston from cylinder using lock
ring pliers (Craftsman P/N 4735) or suitable tool.
4. Remove O-ring from memory piston.
a - O-ring
b - Memory Piston
5. Remove tilt system from vise and empty fluid into
appropriate container.
5F-24 - MID-SECTION
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Shock Rod Disassembly

1. Place shock rod assembly on clean work surface.
2. Remove plate and O-ring.
3. Remove check ball components from shock rod
piston.
a - Screw (3)
b - Plate
c - O-ring
d - Shock Rod Piston
CAUTION
When removing shock piston, spanner wrench
must have 1/4 in. x 5/16 in. long pegs to avoid
damage to shock piston.
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a
b
d
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90-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996