Mercury 135 Pro XS OptiMax Manual page 121

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 insert locknut
"d"
Head bolt nylon insert locknut "b"
Special washer head bolt
eng
OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
Nm
Tighten locknut until it seats, then
loosen ¼ turn.
27
27
109
lb‑in. lb‑ft
20
20