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18. BF200D • BF225D • BF250D iST ®
STEERING CONNECTIONS
SELECTION
A single cable steering system is not
recommended for the BF200, BF225 or BF250.
The steering system selection is determined by
the particular application. Consult the boat
manufacturer, steering manufacturer or ABYC
P-17 for recommendations.
A hydraulic steering system is the best choice to
improve boat stability, minimize lost motion in the
steering system and reduce boat chine walk on
high-performance boats. A dual cable steering
system will help to eliminate steering free play,
which may cause the outboard motor to move
side-to-side slightly at high speeds resulting in
chine walk.
STEERING LINK ARM INSTALLATION
1. Remove and discard the bolts and shipping
bracket from the steering arm.
Steering Link Arm P/N 06532-ZY3-U00
(optional part, includes all hardware).
2. Secure the steering link arm between the
steering arm and steering system using the
bolt, washers, nuts and collar shown. Both the
bolt and self-locking nuts, used at each end of
the steering link arm, must be in good
condition.
3. Install the bolt, washer and collar into the link
arm. Remove the access grommet from the
inside engine cover area and thread the bolt
into the steering arm inside hole. Tighten the
bolt, and then tighten the lock nut to the
specified torque. Do not use the forward hole.
TORQUE :
3/8-24 UNF bolt: 22 N•m (16 lbf-ft)
3/8-24 UNF lock nut: 18 N•m (13 lbf-ft)
The steering link arm to steering system self-
locking nut is normally tightened to 8 - 11 N•m
(7 - 8 lbf-ft), and then loosened 1/8 turn. The
link arm needs to be able to pivot at the
steering attaching point. The steering link arm
must have sufficient thread length when the
nut is tightened down and the link arm must
have at least two to three threads past the end
of the self-locking nut.
BOLT
(discard)
WASHER
(discard)
FIBER WASHER
(discard)
1/4-28 STAINLESS BOLT (2)
(discard)
NUT
(discard)
SHIPPING
BRACKET
(discard)
3/8-24 UNF BOLT
WASHER (3)
COLLAR
3/8-24 UNF STEERING LINK
ARM SELF-LOCKING NUT
STEERING LINK ARM
STEERING ARM
3/8-24 UNF SELF
LOCKING NUT
(marine grease)
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