Mercury MerCruiser Service Manual page 519

3. Disconnect the high‑pressure hose from the quick‑connect fitting on the control valve at the transom.
Installation
IMPORTANT: Route the hoses as shown below to prevent kinks, which can damage the hoses or fittings.
IMPORTANT: Do not cross‑thread or overtighten the hose fittings.
1. Route the high‑pressure hose into the same position as prior to removal.
2. Install a new O‑ring in the high‑pressure hose fitting, and install the fitting onto the power‑assisted steering pump
assembly. Tighten the fitting to the specified torque.
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Description
High‑pressure hose fitting
3. Route the high‑pressure hose to the control valve at the transom in the same position as prior to removal.
4. Install the high‑pressure hose onto the quick‑connect fitting on the control valve at the transom. Ensure that the
quick‑connect fitting snaps into place.
5. Fill and bleed the system. Refer to Filling and Bleeding.
90-8M0099748 eng DECEMBER 2015
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b
Power-Assisted Steering Pump and Related Components
a - High‑pressure hose
b - Return hose
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a - High‑pressure hose (O‑ring not shown)
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