Mercury 225 EFI, Service Manual

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POWER TRIM - DESIGN II
90-884294 OCTOBER 2001 Page 5B-45
Cleaning/Inspection/Repair
1. Inspect all internal parts for damage or wear. Clean and replace parts as necessary.
2. Inspect tilt rod for scratches. Replace scraper seal in rod end cap if tilt rod is scratched
or worn.
3. Slight scratches or tool marks less than 0.005 in. (0.1 mm) deep in cylinder are accept-
able.
IMPORTANT: Components must be dirt and lint free. Slightest amount of debris in
Power Trim system could cause system to malfunction.
4. Clean shock rod and components with parts cleaner and dry with compressed air.
5. It is recommended that all O-rings in trim system be replaced.
6. Lubricate all O-rings with Power Trim Fluid. If not available, use automotive (ATF) au-
tomatic transmission fluid.
Scraper Seal Replacement
1. Remove components from end cap.
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a - Cap
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c - Scraper Seal