Steering Cable Installation; Steering Link Rod Fasteners - Mercury 15 EFI FourStroke Service Manual

Outboard Installation

Steering Cable Installation

1. Lubricate the entire cable end with Mercury or Quicksilver 2‑4‑C with PTFE.
Tube Ref No.
2-4-C with PTFE
95
2. Insert the steering cable into the tilt tube.
3. Tighten the steering cable nut to the specified torque.
4. Thread the steering cable seal onto the end of the tilt tube.
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Description
Steering cable nut

Steering Link Rod Fasteners

IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects the steering cable to the engine must be fastened using the steering link rod
fastening hardware supplied with the engine. Never replace the locknuts with common nonlocking nuts; they will work loose
and vibrate off, allowing the link rod to disengage from the steering cable.
Improper fasteners or improper installation procedures can result in loosening or disengagement of the steering link rod. This
can cause a sudden, unexpected loss of boat control, resulting in serious injury or death due to occupants being thrown
within or out of the boat. Always use required components and follow instructions and torque procedures.
Assemble the steering link rod to the steering cable with a flat washer and nylon insert locknut. Tighten the locknut until it seats,
then back nut off 1/4 turn.
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Where Used
Steering cable end
a - Steering cable nut
b - Steering cable seal
b
63262
WARNING
92-802859A 1
Nm lb‑in.
47.5 –
90-8M0125265 eng NOVEMBER 2017
Part No.
lb‑ft
35