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

Shock Rod Disassembly

NOTE: The only serviceable items on the shock rod
assembly are the O-rings and wiper ring. If shock rod
requires any other repair, replace shock rod assem-
bly.
a
a - End Cap
b - O-rings (2)
c - Wiper Ring
1. Place shock rod assembly on clean work surface.
2. Remove three (3) screws and remove plate from
shock rod piston.
a - Screw (3)
b - Plate
c - Shock Rod Piston
5G-20 - MID-SECTION
c
b
b
a
b
c
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3. Remove check ball components from shock rod
piston.
4. Remove O-ring.
c
b
a
a - Springs (5)
b - Seats (5)
c - Balls (5)
d - O-ring
d
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