Mariner Mercury 105/140 JET, Service Manual

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7-22 - ATTACHMENTS/CONTROL LINKAGE 90-824052R3 JUNE 2002
STEERING LINK ROD INSTALLATION
WARNING
Steering link rods MUST BE secured between
outboard steering arm and steering cable end,
using special washer head bolt (10-14000) and
two nylon insert locknuts (11-34863), as shown.
Both special washer head bolt and nylon insert
locknuts MUST BE tightened as specified.
Lubricate holes in ends of steering cables, with
Quicksilver 2-4-C w/Teflon (92-825407A12).
Assemble
steering link rods to steering cable ends of
each outboard, using flat washers and nylon insert
locknuts. Tighten locknuts until they seat [DO NOT
exceed 120 lb. in. (13.5 N·m) of torque], then back nut
off 1/4 turn.
Lubricate ball joints in steering link rods with SAE
30W Motor Oil. Secure link rods to outboard steering
arms, using special washer head bolts (10-14000)
provided and nylon insert locknuts as shown. Torque
special bolts to 20 lb. ft. (27.0 N·m) then torque
locknuts to 20 Ib. ft. (27.0 N·m).
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a - Flat Washer (2 Each Link Rod)
b - Nylon Insert Locknut - Torque Until it Seats [DO NOT
Exceed 120 lb. in. (13.5 N·m) of Torque], Then Back Off
1/4 Turn
c - Special Washer Head Bolt (10-14000) - Torque to 20
lb. ft. (27.0 N·m)
d - Nylon Insert Locknut - Torque to 20 lb. ft. (27.0 N·m)
e - Steering Link Rod
f - Steering Cable End