Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 Service Manual page 376

3. Install lubricated O-ring.
b
a - O-ring
b - Shock Piston
4. Clamp shock rod in soft jawed vise.
5. Position cylinder end cap onto rod as shown.
CAUTION
When installing shock rod piston, spanner
wrench must have1/4 in. x 5/16 in. (6.4mm x8mm)
long pegs to avoid damage to shock rod piston.
6. Apply Loctite 271 to threads on shock rod.
7. Install shock rod piston.
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8. Tighten shock rod piston securely using spanner
a
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a - Shock Rod Piston
b - Spanner Wrench
9. Remove shock rod assembly from vise.
10. Install lubricated O-ring to shock rod piston.
11. Install ball, seat, and spring (five sets) to shock
12. Secure components with plate. Torque screws to
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a
a - Screw (3)
b - Plate
c - O-ring
d - Ball (5)
e - Seat (5)
f - Spring (5)
wrench (1/4 in. x 5/16 in. long pegs).
b
rod piston.
35 lb. in. (4.0 N·m).
d
e
f
b
a
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c
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MID-SECTION - 5F-31