Steering Link Rod Fasteners - Mercury 75 OptiMax Owner's Manual

Steering Link Rod Fasteners

IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects the steering
cable to the engine must be fastened using a special washer
head bolt ("a" ‑ Part Number 10‑849838) and self‑locking nylon
insert locknuts ("c" and "d" ‑ Part Number 11‑826709113). These
locknuts must never be replaced with common nuts (nonlocking)
as they will work loose and vibrate off, freeing the link rod to
disengage.
Improper fasteners or improper installation procedures can
result in loosening or disengagement of the steering link rod.
This can cause a sudden, unexpected loss of boat control,
resulting in serious injury or death due to occupants being
thrown within or out of the boat. Always use required
components and follow instructions and torque procedures.
d
a - Special washer head bolt (10‑849838)
b - Flat washer (2)
c - Nylon insert locknut (11‑826709113)
d - Nylon insert locknut (11‑826709113)
Description
Special washer head bolt
Nylon insert locknut "d"
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
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a
71
b
c
27843
Nm lb‑in.
27
27
lb‑ft
20
20