Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 Service Manual page 515

Installation B
Fastening outboard for easy removal and installation.
Mark hole location.
Drill four 3/8 in. (9.5mm) holes and fasten transom clamp
retainers to transom.
Add shims (if necessary) to allow for a small amount of
clearance between transom clamps and retainers.
c
b
f
a - Bolts (4)
b - Flat Washers (4)
c - Locknuts (4)
d - Marine Sealer
e - Transom Clamp Retainers (2)
f - Shims (4)
g - Transom Clamp
7A-4 - OUTBOARD INSTALLATION/ATTACHMENTS
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a
e
d
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Retainers installed.
Outboard can be easily removed and installed.
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