Mercury 305 CID, Service Manual, Page: 960 / 967

9A-12 - POWER STEERING PUMP 90-823225--1 1096
Priority Valve Kit (79691A1)
Information
This kit information (in “Installation Instruction” form)
is provided to assist personnel when servicing dual
installations where both engines are equipped with
power steering pumps, coolers, related hardware
and hoses, and one transom assembly is equipped
with power steering.
Although the system may already be installed, refer
to appropriate sections and follow instructions that
relate to your task when servicing those components.
NOTE: A system flow diagram is located on the
last page of this section.
Installing Reservoir
1. Mount reservoir bracket.
a. Find a location between both power steering
pumps that affords both accessibility and
easy visual inspection of fluid level. Location
must be at least 6 in. (152 mm) higher than
pump cap to allow fluid from reservoir to flow
freely to pumps (preferably on transom or on
forward engine compartment wall).
b. Install reservoir mounting bracket with hard-
ware supplied.
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a
a - Measurement - 6 Inch (152 mm) Minimum
2. Position bottle reservoir in mounting bracket and
secure with retainer spring.
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b
c
a
d
e
a - Reservoir Bracket
b - Reservoir Spring Retainer Tab
c - Screw and Washer (Not Shown In This View)
d - Reservoir Bottle
e - Retainer Spring