Tilt Assist Cylinder - Evinrude E-TEC E40DRLSCB Service Manual

Tilt Assist Cylinder

The tilt assist cylinder can be replaced without dis-
assembly of the stern brackets.
WARNING
Support the outboard with a suitable hoist.
Remove port stop link screw. Push port stop link
down to clear upper pivot pin access hole.
1. Stop link screw
Remove both cotter pins and washers. Use appro-
priate tool to remove upper pivot pin.
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1. Bushings
2. Washers
3. Pivot pin
4. Cotter pins
The starboard stern bracket includes an access
hole for the lower tilt pin.
STERN BRACKET –MANUAL TILT MODELS
Remove set screw from starboard stern bracket
lower pivot pin access hole and use an appropri-
ate tool to remove lower pivot pin.
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1. Lower pivot pin access hole
If lower pivot cannot be removed because of cor-
rosion or damage, stern brackets may need to be
disassembled.
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Assembly is the reverse of disassembly. Install
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new cotter pins in upper pivot pin. Install a new
set screw in starboard stern bracket lower pivot
pin access hole and tighten securely.
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MIDSECTION
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