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GASOLINE STERNDRIVE INSTALLATION MANUAL
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5. Install steering assembly as follows:
a. Position steering assembly so that pivot bolts will enter bushings in pivot block or
power steering control valve.
b. Install upper and lower pivot bolts along with tab washers. Ensure that tab washer
tangs straddle the ridge on inner transom plate.
c. Turn pivot bolts all the way in by hand to ensure proper alignment.
d. Ensure steering assembly pivots freely.
6. Torque pivot bolts. Bend tab washer tangs against corresponding flats on bolt heads.
73900
73899
b
c
a
a
c
a -
Tab Washers
b -
Ridge
c -
Pivot Bolts
Description
Nm
lb-in.
lb-ft
Pivot Bolts
34
25
NOTE: It may be necessary to tighten further to align flats on pivot bolt with tangs on tab
washer.