Steering Cable Seal; Steering Link Rod - Mercury 40 Service Manual

OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION

Steering Cable Seal

1. Mark tilt tube 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) from end. Install seal components.
2. Thread cap to the mark.
a -
b -
c -
d -

Steering Link Rod

1. Install steering link rod per illustration.
f
a -
b -
c -
d -
e -
IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects the steering cable to the engine
must be fastened using special bolt ("a" - Part Number 10-90041) and self locking
nuts ("b" & "e" - Part Number 11-34863). These locknuts must never be replaced with
common nuts (non locking) as they will work loose and vibrate off, freeing the link
rod to disengage.
Disengagement of a steering link rod can result in the boat taking a full, sudden,
sharp turn. This potentially violent action can cause occupants to be thrown over-
board exposing them to serious injury or death.
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1/4 in. (6.4 mm)
c
b
a d
1/4 in. (6.4 mm) Mark
Plastic Spacer
O-Ring Seal
Cap
c
a
Special Bolt (10-90041) Torque to 20 lb-ft (27.1 Nm)
Nylon Insert Locknut (11-34863) Torque to 20 lb-ft (27.1 Nm)
Spacer (12-71970)
Flat Washer (2)
Nylon Insert Locknut (11-34863) Tighten Locknut Until it Seats, Then Back Nut
Off 1/4 Turn
f - Use Middle Hole
b
WARNING
d
e
90-828631R3 MARCH 1999