Alpha Trim Cylinder Reassembly - Mercury MerCruiser 3.0 MPI Installation Manual

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SECTION - 6

Alpha Trim Cylinder Reassembly

Contamination can damage the hydraulic system or cause the system to malfunction. Failure of
power trim or steering components can result in injury or product damage. Ensure that the work
area, shop tools and all components are clean and lint free during reassembly.
1. Apply sealant to threads of shock piston bolt.
Tube Ref No.
2. Install washer and bolt and torque.
Description
Trim cylinder shock piston bolt
IMPORTANT: During service procedures, clamp the trim cylinder on the front mounting flange.
Clamping the center section of the trim cylinder can cause damage.
IMPORTANT: Use only 2‑4‑C with Teflon on the end cap threads. Other substances may act as
an insulator and cause poor electrical continuity between the cap and cylinder, which could
promote corrosion.
3. Apply lubricant to end cap threads and install piston rod assembly into cylinder.
4. Torque end cap using the spanner wrench.
Tube Ref No.
Description
Trim cylinder end cap
90-899883183 DECEMBER 2007
Description
Loctite 271 Threadlocker
7
b
a -
End cap
b -
Piston rod assembly
Description
Special Lubricant 101
34
DRIVE SYSTEM AND ENGINE INSTALLATION
CAUTION
!
Where Used
Trim cylinder bolt threads
a
c
7847
c -
Cylinder
Where Used
Trim cylinder end cap
Part No.
92-809819
Nm
lb. in.
lb. ft.
23
Part No.
92-802865Q02
Nm
lb. in.
lb. ft.
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