Evinrude E-TEC 200, Service Manual

Page: 355 / 416

353
TRIM AND TILT
TRIM AND TILT SERVICE
14
Clean any thread-locking material from the
threads on the inside of the nut. Spray threads of
with
Locquic Primer and let dry. Apply a small
amount of Nut Lock to the threads. Slide the
washer over the threads and install the nut.
Tighten to a torque of 58 to 87 ft. lbs. (79 to 118
N·m).
To ensure that the tilt piston has been properly
assembled and the impact relief balls are properly
seated, apply
Power Trim/Tilt & Steering Fluid on
top of the tilt piston. Fluid should not leak past the
impact relief balls while seated. If fluid does leak,
disassemble the piston assembly and inspect the
relief ball seats. Set the tilt rod assembly aside.
Trim Rod Removal
Unscrew trim cylinder end caps using Trim Cylin-
der End Cap Remover/Installer, P/N 436710, or
Universal Spanner Wrench, P/N 912084, and a
breaker bar. Small pins must be used in the span-
ner wrench.
Slide the caps to the end of the rods. Drain the
fluid from the top of the pistons.
Slowly pull each piston out with a rag wrapped
around the rod and the top of the cylinder.
41783
41828
41829
41837
41838