Mercury 150 EFI Service Manual page 598

Temporarily adjust tube, so that longer threaded end of tube extends out the same dis-
tance as the outboard tilt tube. Do not tighten adjustment nuts at this time.
a -
b -
c -
d -
IMPORTANT: Lubricate inside of steering mounting tube with 2-4-C with Teflon be-
fore installing steering cable.
Lubricate inside of steering cable mounting tube (starboard outboard) with 2-4-C with Te-
flon.
Insert steering cable end (a) (steering cable routed down port side of boat) thru cable
mounting tube (b) and thread steering cable attaching nut (c) onto tube hand tight.
NOTE: Torque steering cable attaching nut only after final steering adjustments have
been made.
Place a mark (a) on steering cable mounting tube (b) 5/8 in (16 mm) from end of mounting
tube. Slide plastic spacer (c), O-ring (d) and cap (e) over steering cable.
90-883728 JULY 2001
b
Steering Cable Mounting Tube (End of Tube with Longer Threads Toward
Center of Boat Transom)
Mounting Bracket
Locking Tab Washers (2)
Adjustment Nuts (Flats of Nuts Facing Toward Locking Tab Washer)
a
e
ATTACHMENTS / CONTROL LINKAGE
d
a
c
b
5/8 (16 mm)
a
b
d c
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c
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