Corrosion Control Anode - Mercury 40 FourStroke Maintenance And Installation Manual

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.
a
e
a - Spacer (12‑71970)
b - Nylon insert locknut (11‑826709113)
c - Flat washer (2)
d - Nylon insert locknut (11‑826709113)
e - Special washer head bolt (10‑856680)
Description
Nylon insert locknut "b"
Nylon insert locknut "d"
Special washer head bolt
Assemble steering link rod to steering cable with two flat washers and nylon
insert locknut. Tighten locknut until it seats, then back nut off 1/4 turn.
Assemble steering link rod to engine with special washer head bolt, locknut,
and spacer. First torque bolt, then locknut to specification.

Corrosion Control Anode

The outboard has corrosion control anodes at different locations. An anode
helps protect the outboard against galvanic corrosion by sacrificing its metal to
be slowly corroded instead of the outboard metals.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
!
b
26895
Tighten until it seats, then back off 1/4
54
c
d
Nm lb‑in.
27 –
turn
27 –
lb‑ft
20
20
eng