Installing The Drag Link Assembly - TOHATSU MD 30B2 Owner's Manual

5. Installing the drag link assembly

Incorrect or unstable installation of the Drag Link Assembly can result in accidents
while riding the boat or breakage of the hull.
Installation of the Drag Link Assembly by your dealer is highly recommended.
Connect the Drag Link Rod to the tip of the steering cable.
Tighten the rod using self-locking nut, making sure the rod can swing freely.
Connect the other tip of the rod to the steering bracket with a bolt, applying a
collar and washer. The bolt head must face downward. Secure with a split pin to
the bolt.
Note
Depending on the steering cable
manufacturer, spacers (optional) may
by required.
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Apply grease inside
the Bracket bolt
Grease
Spacer
(optional)
Split pin
Collar
Washer
Bolt
Rod
Collar
Steering bracket
Apply grease on tip
of Steering cable
Seal ring
Grease
Spacer
Washer
(optional)
Self
locking
type nut
Nut
Washer
Collar
Washer
Bolt
Note
Apply grease in required
places.(Refer to the illustration below)
Apply grease inside the bracket bolt.
Apply grease inside
Grease
the Bracket bolt
Washer
Drag link rod
Nut with nylon-stopper
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INSTALLATION
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Steering bracket
Tip of cable
Seal ring
Grease
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