Changing; Lubrication; Steering System - Mercury 3.0 MPI ECT Operation & Maintenance Manual

Tube Ref No.
Power Trim and Steering Fluid
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3. Install the cap.

Changing

Power trim fluid does not require changing unless it becomes contaminated with water or debris. Contact your authorized
Mercury MerCruiser dealer.

Lubrication

Steering System

Incorrect cable lubrication can cause hydraulic lock, leading to serious injury or death from loss of boat control. Completely
retract the end of the steering cable before applying lubricant.
NOTE: If the steering cable does not have a grease fitting, the inner wire of the cable cannot be greased.
1.
If the steering cable has grease fittings: Turn the steering wheel until the steering cable is fully retracted into the cable
housing. Apply approximately three pumps of grease from a typical hand‑operated grease gun.
a
Tube Ref No.
Extreme Grease
2. Turn the steering wheel until the steering cable is fully extended. Lightly lubricate the exposed part of the cable.
Tube Ref No.
Extreme Grease
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Description
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Description
a - Extended steering cable
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6222
Description
Where Used
Power trim pump
WARNING
a - Steering cable grease fitting
6221
Where Used
Steering cable grease fitting
Where Used
Steering cable
Section 4 - Maintenance
Part No.
92-858074K01
Part No.
8M0071842
Part No.
8M0071842
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