Mariner 70 Service Manual page 221

4. Support lower mount bracket and remove (6)
bolts.
b
a - Bolts (3 Each Side)
b - Lower Mount Bracket
5. Remove shock absorber from lower mount
bracket by driving out cross pin using a punch and
hammer.
a
a - Cross Pin
6. Push out retaining pin.
b
b - Retaining Pin
5C-2
Inspection and Repair
1. Inspect bushings and replace if worn.
a a
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a - Bushings
The shock absorber is pressurized with gas. Do
not disassemble unless fluid is leaking from
shock absorber.
NOTE: A pressurized shock absorber makes tilting of
the engine easier than a non-pressurized shock
absorber.
If the shock absorber leaks fluid it can be rebuilt by
installing
41760A2), however, the shock absorber will no
longer be pressurized and the force needed to tilt the
engine will be increased to that of a non-pressurized
shock absorber. Instructions are supplied with kit.
If the shock absorber leaks fluid and a pressurized
shock absorber is desired, replace shock absorber as
an assembly.
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LOWER UNIT
CAUTION
"Shock Absorber Repair Kit" (P/N
90-13645--2 495