Mercury 135 OptiMax Manual page 68

Worn, loose, or seized steering components can lead to loss of boat control. Inspect all steering
attachment components for wear, lubricate all attachment hardware, and check all fasteners for proper
tightness in accordance with the inspection and maintenance schedule.
a
b
a - Special washer head bolt (P/N
10-849838)
b - Nylon Locknut - used on head bolt (P/
N 11-826709113)
1. Assemble steering link rod to steering cable coupler with two flat washers "c" and a self-locking
nylon insert locknut "d." Tighten the locknut until it seats, then loosen ¼ turn.
2. Assemble the steering link rod to the engine with the special washer head bolt "a" and self locking
nylon insert locknut "b."
3. Torque the head bolt, then the locknut to specifications.
Description
Cable Coupler Nylon Locknut "d"
Head Bolt Nylon Locknut "b"
Special washer head bolt
OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
WARNING
!
c - Flat washer (2)
d - Nylon Locknut - used on cable coupler
(P/N 11-826709113)
Nm lb. in.
Tighten locknut until it seats, then loosen ¼ turn.
27
27
60
c
d
or79
lb. ft.
20
20