Mercury MerCruiser D2.8L D-Tronic Service Manual page 855

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 22
IMPORTANT: When installing shift cables, ensure that cables are routed to avoid
sharp bends and/or contact with moving parts. Do NOT fasten any items to shift
cables.
NOTE: On models with other than Quicksilver shift cables refer to the shift cable
manufacturer's instructions.
1. Place remote control shift lever and transmission shift lever in neutral position.
2. Remove nuts and washers from shift cable attaching studs.
3. Locate center of remote control and control shift cable play (backlash), as follows:
a. Ensure that remote control is in neutral position.
b. Push in on control cable end with enough pressure to remove play and mark position
c. Pull out on control cable end with enough effort to remove play and mark position
d. Measure distance between marks "a" and "b," and mark position "c," halfway
4. Center cable-end play, then adjust cable barrel to align holes in barrel and in cable end
guide with attaching points on transmission.
5. Temporarily install shift cable. Do NOT secure at this time.
IMPORTANT: Transmission is fully in gear when shift lever comes to a stop, in either
direction.
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"a" on tube.
"b" on tube.
between marks "a" and "b."
b
c
c
a
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