Mercury 225 Pro XS User Manual page 72

Disengagement of a steering link rod can result in the boat taking a full,
sudden, sharp turn. This potentially violent action can cause occupants
to be thrown overboard exposing them to serious injury or death.
Avoid equipment damage, serious injury or death. Visually inspect all
steering attachment components for wear, lubricate all attachment
hardware, and check for proper torque tightness in accordance with the
inspection and maintenance schedule.
a
b
a - Special washer head bolt
(P/N 10‑849838)
b - Nylon Locknut ‑ used on
head bolt (P/N
11‑826709113)
1. Assemble steering link rod to steering cable coupler with two flat
washers "c" and a self‑locking nylon insert locknut "d." Tighten the
locknut until it seats, then loosen ¼ turn.
2. Assemble the steering link rod to the engine with the special washer
head bolt "a" and self locking nylon insert locknut "b."
3. Torque the head bolt, then the locknut to specifications.
Description
Cable Coupler Nylon Locknut "d"
Head Bolt Nylon Locknut "b"
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
Tighten locknut until it seats, then
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c - Flat washer (2)
d - Nylon Locknut ‑ used on
cable coupler (P/N
11‑826709113)
Nm lb. in.
loosen ¼ turn.
27
c
d
or79
lb. ft.
20