Mercury 25 EFI Service Manual page 357

6. Use a torch lamp to warm the bottom yoke.
7. Use a dead blow hammer to remove the bottom yoke from the steering shaft assembly.
Torch Lamp
8. Wait until the steering shaft is cool.
9. Remove the washer, O‑ring, and bushing from the steering shaft.
10. Remove the steering shaft from the swivel bracket.
11. Remove the clamp brackets from the swivel bracket. Refer to Clamp Bracket Removal, preceding.
Reassembly
1. Assemble the clamp brackets to the swivel bracket. Refer to Clamp Bracket Installation, preceding.
2. Install a thrust washer and bushing on the steering arm.
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Clamp/Swivel Bracket, Driveshaft Housing
a - Dead blow hammer
b - Torch lamp
c - Bottom yoke
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a - Steering shaft
b - Swivel bracket
c - Bushing
d - O‑ring
e - Washer
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