TOHATSU BFT115A Service Manual page 636

TRIM/TILT
Check that the mount frame turns smoothly and that the
external circlip can be installed.
If the circlip can be installed but the mount frame does
not turn smoothly, perform the following procedure.
Set the special tool and a commercially available
bearing puller (1) to the lower mount center housing (2).
TOOL:
Bearing separator attachment,
18 mm (3)
Pull the lower mount center housing until its top surface
(4) is flush with the circlip groove (5) of the mount
frame.
Remove the special tool and bearing puller.
Recheck that the mount frame turns smoothly and that
the external circlip can be installed.
Install the external circlip (1) into the groove and apply
marine grease to the specified area (2).
Position the ground cable (1) against the stopper (2) of
the lower mount center housing (3), then install and
tighten the screw (4).
After assembling the swivel case, add marine grease
through the grease fittings using a grease gun.
Install the swivel case/stern bracket (page 19-11).
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