Steering Link Rod; Wiring Harness - Mercury 4-Stroke 9.9 HP Installation Manual

2. Thread cap to the mark.

Steering Link Rod

1. Install steering link rod per illustration.
a
a - Special Bolt (10-90041) Torque to 20 lb. ft.(27.1 N·m)
b - Nylon Insert Locknut (11-34863) Torque to
20 lb. ft.(27.1 N·m)
c - Spacer (12-71970)
d - Flat Washer (2)
e - Nylon Insert Locknut (11-34863) Tighten Locknut Until it
Seats, Then Back Nut Off 1/4 Turn
f - Use Middle Hole
IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects
the steering cable to the engine must be fastened
using special bolt ("a" - Part Number 10-90041)
and self locking nuts ("b"& "c"- Part Number
11-34863). These locknuts must never be re-
placed with common nuts (non locking) as they
will work loose and vibrate off, freeing the link rod
to disengage.
WARNING
Disengagement of a steering link rod can result in
the boat taking a full, sudden, sharp turn. This po-
tentially violent action can cause occupants to be
thrown overboard exposing them to serious inju-
ry or death.
c

Wiring Harness

Remote Wiring Harness Connection
to Engine
1. Apply Quicksilver Dielectric Grease inside the
connection.
2. Plug the remote wiring connector into the out-
board wiring harness connector.
3. Secure the connection together with retainer, as
shown.
d
b
a - Remote Wiring Connector
b - Outboard Wiring Harness Connector
c - Retainer
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