Mercury FourStroke 2.5 Service Manual page 136

4. Install the thrust support and damper onto the tilt pin.
c
d
5. Assemble the port clamp bracket to the starboard clamp bracket, spacer rod, and tilt pin.
6. Install a washer and nut to the spacer rod. Tighten the two nuts to the specified torque.
f
e
d
c
Description
Spacer rod nut (2)
7. Assemble the clamp brackets onto the swivel bracket.
8. Ensure that the steering stop arm is installed above the ledge on the starboard clamp bracket.
a
9. Install a washer between each clamp bracket and the front swivel bracket.
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b -
a
c -
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c
26121
a
b
26118
d
e
Clamp/Swivel Bracket and Driveshaft Housing
Starboard clamp bracket
Spacer rod
Tilt pin
Thrust support and damper
a - Port clamp bracket
b - Spacer rod
c - Tilt pin
d - Nut and washer (2 each)
e - Thrust support and damper
f - Starboard clamp bracket
Nm
a - Starboard clamp bracket
b - Front swivel bracket
c - Port clamp bracket
b
d - Steering stop arm
c
e - Ledge
26194
lb‑in. lb‑ft
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