TOHATSU BFT75A Service Manual page 531

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TRIM/TILT
Remove the self-locking nut (7/8-14 UNF) [1] from the
tilting shaft [2].
Remove the swivel case [3] from the tilting shaft.
Remove the wave washer [4] and tilting shaft from the
R. stern bracket [5].
• Check the bushings [6] mounted on the swivel case
and replace the them with new ones if they are worn,
damaged, or deformed.
Remove the swivel case bushings.
Remove the O-ring [7] from the tilting shaft.
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
Store the gas assisted damper while holding it upright
with the upper cylinder pin installation part up.
• Never heat the gas assisted damper, as it can
explode.
• Never disassemble the gas assisted damper, as
it is filled with high pressured nitrogen gas.
• Be sure to release the gas from the gas assisted
damper before disposing of it.
Loosen the bolt [1], nut [2], and tilt lever [3].
Install the tilt lever by aligning the index mark [4] with
the punch mark [5] on the shaft.
Install the bolt and nut, and tighten the nut.
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