Mercury 150 EFI Service Manual page 600

Lubricate ball joints in steering link rods with SAE 30W Motor Oil. Secure link rods to out-
board steering arms, using special washer head bolts (10-8849838) provided and nylon
insert locknuts as shown. Torque special bolts to 20 lb. ft. (27 Nm) then torque locknuts
to 20 Ib. ft. (27 Nm).
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90-883728 JULY 2001
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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
ATTACHMENTS / CONTROL LINKAGE
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