Installation; Models With Forged Two Hole Steering; Arm And One Piece Top Cowl - Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 Service Manual

Installation

MODELS WITH FORGED TWO HOLE STEERING

ARM AND ONE PIECE TOP COWL

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Steering Cable Routed on Starboard Side of Boat Con-
nected to Port Outboard
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a - Steering Link Connecting Hole
b - Coupler Assembly Connecting Hole
c - Steering Link
d - Washer
e - Ride-Guide Cable
f - Steering Bracket
g - Special (Washer Head) Bolt (3/8" x 1-5/8"; P/N 10-90041),
Torque to 20 lb. ft. (27.1 N·m)
h - Special Washer (P/N 12-71970)
7A-10 - OUTBOARD INSTALLATION/ATTACHMENTS
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IMPORTANT: Lubricate all moving parts with Quicksil-
ver 2-4-C w/Teflon Marine Lubricant.
IMPORTANT: All 50-60 models with one piece top cowl
require a minimum centerline distance of 21 in.
(533mm) during dual outboard installation to assure
interference-free movement.
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Steering Cable Routed on Port Side of Boat Connected
to Starboard Outboard
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i - Lock Nut P/N 11-34863, Torque to 20 lb. ft. (27 N·m)
j - Steering Eye
k - Rubber Sleeve
l - Rubber Bushing
m - Jam Nut, Torque to 20 lb. ft. (27.1 N·m)
n - Dual Steering Coupler
o - Lock Nut P/N 11-34863, Torque Until it Seats [Do Not Exceed 120
lb. in. (14 N·m) of Torque], Then Back Off 1/4 Turn
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90-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996
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