Mercury 40 FourStroke Maintenance And Installation Manual page 105

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.
f
c
a
a - Special washer head bolt (10‑856680)
b - Nylon insert locknut (11‑826709113)
c - Spacer (12‑71970)
d - Flat washer (2)
e - Nylon insert locknut (11‑826709113)
f - Use middle hole ‑ steer outboard to the side to gain hole access
Description
Special washer head bolt
Nylon insert locknut "b"
Nylon insert locknut "e"
eng
INSTALLATION
WARNING
!
b
Tighten until it seats, then back off 1/4
95
e
Nm lb‑in.
27 –
27 –
turn
d
28479
lb‑ft
20
20