Mercury 75 Service Manual page 521

b
c
a - Steering Cable Mounting Tube
b - Adjustment Nuts
c - Adjust Tube in This Direction to Remove Slack from Steer-
ing System
d - Adjust Tube in This Direction to Reduce Tightness from
Steering System
Figure 11. Steering System Tension Adjustment
(Parallel Routed Steering Cables)
2. After steering system tension is adjusted correct-
ly, torque adjustment nuts (Figure 12) to 35 lbs.
ft. (47.5 N
m) and bend a tab lockwasher against
a flat on each nut.
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b
a - Adjustment Nuts - Torque to 35 lbs. ft. (47.5 N
m)
b - Tab Lockwasher (Bend Against Flat on Each Nut.)
Figure 12. Adjustment Nuts Secured with Lock-
tabs
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3. Secure each steering cable attaching nut to
tubes by torquing steering cable attaching nuts
(Figure 13) to 35 lbs. ft. (47.5 N
m).
4. Install rubber bumpers on inside of locking
sleeves, then install a locking sleeve over each
steering cable attaching nut and secure with cot-
ter pin. Spread ends of cotter pin. Be sure to
install cotter pin so that it is located in-between at-
taching nut and grease fitting (Figure 13).
a - Steering Cable Attaching Nut -Torque to 35 lbs. ft.
(47.5 N
m)
b - Grease Fitting
c - Cotter Pin
d - Locking Sleeve
e - Cable Mounting Tube
Figure 13. Steering Cables Fastened to Tubes
5. Install new trim tabs as outlined in "Trim Tab
Installation," following.
Figure 14. Attachment Kit Installation Complete
WARNING
After installation is complete (and before operat-
ing engine), check that boat will turn right when
steering wheel is turned right and that boat will
turn left when steering wheel is turned left. Check
steering thru full range (left and right) at all tilt
angles to assure interference-free movement.
ATTACHMENTS/CONTROL LINKAGE - 7A-7
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