TOHATSU BFT115A Service Manual page 637

POWER TRIM/TILT DISASSEMBLY/
ASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY
• Do not overtighten the cylinder when holding the
power trim/tilt with a vise. Do not hold the cylinder
with a vise except the specified area (page 19-27).
• Do not disassemble the pump assembly. If it is
faulty, replace it as an assembly.
• Do not use a shop towel, cloth or gloves during
disassembly.
• Use the recommended automatic transmission fluid
(ATF).
Recommended ATF: Genuine Honda Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON
• Do not reuse the drained ATF.
• Clean the removed parts in fresh ATF, and blow
each port of the parts with compressed air. Set the
parts neatly in a suitable container with care not to
contaminate them with dust and dirt.
• Do not reuse the O-rings and oil seals.
• Be careful not to damage the sliding surface of the
piston rod during removal.
Remove the swivel case/stern bracket (page 19-4).
Check that the piston rod of the power trim/tilt is in the
fully extended position.
If not, connect the power tilt motor 2P connector and
operate the power tilt motor until the piston rod reach
the fully extended position.
Remove the oil tank cap (1), and drain the ATF from the
oil tank.
• Do not drain the ATF by pushing the piston rod in.
Loosely install the oil tank cap on the oil tank.
Remove the three bolts (1), oil tank (2) and O-ring (3)
from the cylinder.
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or equivalent.
TRIM/TILT
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1)
19-25