Mariner 100, Service Manual, Page: 361 / 391

7A-20 ENGINE ATTACHMENTS 90-13645--2 495
Coupler Installation
WARNING
Locknuts must be used with bolts to secure
steering cables to coupler. Failure to adhere to
this requirement could result in steering system
failure.
Slide coupler onto steering cable ends and secure
each steering cable to coupler with bolt and locknut
as shown. Tighten to a torque of 20 Ib. ft. (27.1 N
m).
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a
b b
c
a - Coupler
b - Bolt
c - Locknut
Installing Link Rod
WARNING
Steering link rod MUST BE secured between
outboard steering arm and steering coupler,
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 hole in steering coupler, with Quicksilver
2-4-C w/Teflon. Assemble steering link rod to steering
coupler, using 2 flat washers (one each side of cou-
pler) and nylon insert locknut. Tighten locknut until it
seats [DO NOT exceed 120 Ib. in. (13.5 N
m) of
torque], then back nut off 1/4 turn.
Lubricate ball joint in steering link rod with SAE 30W
Motor Oil. Secure link rod to outboard steering arm,
using special washer head bolt (10-14000) provided
and nylon insert locknut as shown. Torque special
bolt to 20 Ib. ft. (27.1 N
m), then torque locknut to
20 Ib. ft. (27.1 N m).
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a
b
c d
e
c
a - Steering Coupler
b - Steering Link Rod
c - Flat Washer (2)
d - Nylon Insert Locknut - Torque until it seats [DO NOT exceed
120 lb. in. (13.5 N m) of torque], then back nut off 1/4 turn.
e - Special Washer Head Bolt (10-14000) - Torque to 20 lb. ft.
(27.1 N m)
STEERING SYSTEM TENSION ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT: After this dual steering cable attach-
ment kit is installed, there must be proper tension
in forward mounted steering cable for this attach-
ment kit to operate properly. Not enough tension
will cause slack (or play) in steering system. Too
much tension will cause steering cables to bind.
Perform the following steps to adjust for correct
tension.