Mercury 8 User Manual page 89

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.
b
c
b
a
a - Bolt (12‑71970)
b - Flat washer
c - Spacer
d - Nylon insert locknut (11‑16147‑‑3)
e - Steering bracket ‑ Install steering link rod into side hole
f - Nylon insert locknut (11‑16147‑‑3) (tighten until seats
then back off 1/4 turn)
Description
Nylon insert locknut "d"
Nylon insert locknut "f"
Assemble steering link rod to steering cable with flat washer and
nylon insert locknut. Tighten locknut until it seats, then back nut off
1/4 turn.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
!
d
e
81
Nm
27
Tighten until seats, then back off 1/4 turn
lb. in. lb. ft.
20
b
f
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