Mercury 15 EFI FourStroke, Service Manual

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8. Inspect the anode.
a - Tilt tube
b - Nut
c - Spacer
d - Nut and washer
e - Tilt pin
f - Anode
Starboard Bracket Installation
1. Ensure that a good anode is installed on the starboard clamp bracket.
a - Anode
b - Channel for tilt lock
2. Install the clamp bracket partially onto the tilt tube.
3. Lubricate the plastic washer on the tilt tube with 2‑4‑C with PTFE.
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
95
2-4-C with PTFE Tilt tube washer 92-802859A 1
4. Install the clamp bracket onto the spacer. Ensure that the tilt lock is in the channel. Then, install the washer and nut.
Tighten the nut to the specified torque.
5. Thread the nut onto the starboard end of the tilt tube to the end of the threads.
6. Push the tilt tube in until the nut is seated in the hex cavity.
7. Tighten the port tilt tube locknut to the specified torque.
8. Install both caps onto the tilt tube.
a
b
c
d
f
63319
e
a
b
63340
Clamp/Swivel Bracket and Driveshaft Housing
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