Mercury 225 EFI Service Manual page 681

ATTACHMENTS / CONTROL LINKAGE
STEERING LINK ROD INSTALLATION
Steering link rods MUST BE secured between outboard steering arm and steering
cable end, using special washer head bolt (10-849838) and two nylon insert lock-
nuts (11-826709113), as shown. Both special washer head bolt and nylon insert
locknuts MUST BE tightened as specified.
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Lubricate holes in ends of steering cables, with 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon. As-
semble steering link rods to steering cable ends of each outboard, using flat washers and
nylon insert locknuts. Tighten locknuts until they seat [DO NOT exceed 120 Ib. in. (13.5
Nm) of torque], then back nut off 1/4 turn.
Lubricate ball joints in steering link rods with SAE 30W Motor Oil (obtain locally). Secure
link rods to outboard steering arms, using special washer head bolts (10-849838) pro-
vided and nylon insert locknuts as shown. Torque special bolts to 20 Ib. ft. (27 Nm) then
torque locknuts to 20 Ib. ft. (27 Nm).
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Flat Washer (2 Each Link Rod)
Nylon Insert Locknut - Torque Until it Seats [DO NOT Exceed 120 lb. in. (13.5
Nm) of Torque], Then Back Off 1/4 Turn
Special Washer Head Bolt (10-849838) - Torque to 20 lb. ft. (27 Nm)
Nylon Insert Locknut - Torque to 20 lb. ft. (27 Nm)
Steering Link Rod
f - Steering Cable End
WARNING
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90-884294 OCTOBER 2001