1.
Raise the outboard to the full up position and engage the tilt lock lever.
IMPORTANT: Block the engine to ensure that it does not tip over center when removing or installing the gas assist trim
cylinder.
2.
Remove the retaining bolt and washer securing the upper pivot pin in the swivel bracket.
3.
Remove the upper pivot pin.
4.
Remove the snap ring and steel washer from the lower pivot pin.
5.
Remove the lower pivot pin, collar, and gas assist trim cylinder.
a
b
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a
b
c
a
d
c
a -
Tilt lock lever
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d
18058
a -
Gas assist trim cylinder
b -
Collar
c -
Steel washer
d -
Snap ring
e -
Lower pivot pin
e
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Gas Assist Manual Trim/Tilt
a -
Washer
b -
Retaining bolt
c -
Upper pivot pin
d -
Tilt lock lever
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