BRP EVINRUDE E-TEC BE50DPLABA, Service Manual

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MIDSECTION
STERN BRACKET, 40 HP MANUAL TILT
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Install new upper and lower seals in the swivel
bracket with lips of seals facing away from the
bracket.
Slide the upper thrust washer on the pivot shaft.
Slide the pivot shaft through the swivel bracket.
Lubricate the swivel bracket through the four lubri-
cation fittings with
Triple-Guard grease.
Apply Nut Lock to threads of the upper mount to
steering arm screws. Position the upper rubber
mount, the upper mount washers, and the retain-
ing washers on the steering arm with the word
“UP” on the mount facing up. Be sure to place the
ground lead between the mount (starboard side)
and the steering arm. Install and tighten the mount
retaining screws to a torque of 24 to 26 ft. lbs.
(32.5 to 35 N·m).
Place the mount screw bumpers on the upper
mount screws.
Tilt Assist Cylinder
The optional accessory tilt assist cylinder can be
replaced without disassembly of the stern brack-
ets.
Remove port stop link screw. Push port stop link
down to clear upper pivot pin access hole.
Remove both cotter pins and washers. Use appro-
priate tool to remove upper pivot pin.
The starboard stern bracket includes an access
hole for the lower tilt pin.
1. Upper thrust washer COA2956
1. Upper mount
2. Upper mount washers
3. Retaining washers
4. Ground lead
5. Retaining screws
COA2950
1
1
2
5
3
5
3
4
A
WARNING
Support the outboard with a suitable hoist.
1. Stop link screw 006651
1. Bushings
2. Washers
3. Pivot pin
4. Cotter pins
003939
1
1
2
4
1
2
3
4