Mercury 225 EFI Service Manual page 380

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3. Place crankcase cover in position on cylinder block. Turn the 8 center main bolts in a
LITTLE at a time, (following torque sequence) compressing crankshaft seal rings until
crankshaft cover has been drawn down to cylinder block. Tighten eight bolts evenly in
three progressive steps (following torque sequence).
4. Install remaining crankcase cover flange bolts.
5. Tighten end cap bolts to specified torque.
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a - Apply Light Oil to Threads of Bolt Face; 8 Bolts (M10 x 1.5 x 80); Torque bolts
to 30 lb. ft. (41 Nm) and rotate 90
b - 14 Bolts; (M8 x 1.25 x 35); Torque bolts to 28 lb. ft. (38 Nm)
c - Lower End Cap Bolts – Torque to 85 lb. in. (9.5 Nm)
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