Evinrude & Johnson E75DPLSCB, Service Manual

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MIDSECTION
TILT TUBE
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Thread Slide Hammer, P/N 432128, into the
adapter until at least 2 in. (51 mm) of thread are
engaged.
Pull tilt tube from stern bracket with the slide ham-
mer. When tilt tube clears the port stern bracket,
remove tilt tube from the spacer.
Installation
Thread starboard end of tilt tube into the spacer.
Thread the adapter onto port end of tilt tube.
Use a wood or leather mallet to tap the tilt tube
into position.
Make sure the lock tab is in correct position.
Install the starboard locknut.
Tighten starboard tilt tube nut to a torque of 45 to
50 ft. lbs. (61 to 68 N·m).
Replace steering cable wiper nut on port end of tilt
tube.
Apply one drop of instant bonding adhesive in
receiving channels of tilt limit switch collar and
install collar and tilt cam on tilt tube. Be sure locat-
ing tab on collar fits in hole on tilt tube.
30744
30743
1. Lock tab 30742
1
WARNING
Replace locknut if definite resistance is
not felt.
30741
30750