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MAINTENANCE
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WARNING
Improper fasteners or improper installation procedures can
result in loosening or disengagement of the steering link rod.
This can cause a sudden, unexpected loss of boat control,
resulting in serious injury or death due to occupants being
thrown within or out of the boat. Always use required
components and follow instructions and torque procedures.
a - Bolt (12‑71970)
b - Flat washer
c - Spacer
d - Nylon insert locknut (11‑16147‑‑3)
e - Steering bracket ‑ Install steering link rod into side hole
f - Nylon insert locknut (11‑16147‑‑3) (tighten until seats then
back off 1/4 turn)
Description Nm lb. in. lb. ft.
Nylon insert locknut "d" 27 20
Nylon insert locknut "f"
Tighten until seats, then back off 1/4
turn
a
b
b
c
d
b
f
e
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