
7-50
E
BRKT
TRIM RAM ASSEMBLIES AND FREE PISTON
CHECKING THE TRIM RAMS
Check:
• Trim ram
Excessive scratches
→
Replace.
Bends/excessive corrosion
→
Replace.
Rust
→
Polish.
(with 400 - 600 grit sandpaper)
CHECKING THE FREE PISTON
Check:
• Free piston
Excessive scratches
→
Replace.
CHECKING THE TRIM RAM
CYLINDERS
Check:
• Trim ram cylinder
Cracks/excessive scratches
→
Replace
the power trim and tilt unit.
INSTALLING THE FREE PISTON
1. Fill:
• Fluid passages
NOTE:
• Hold the power trim and tilt unit in a vise
using aluminum plates on both sides.
• Add power trim and tilt fluid through the
hole
a
.
Recommended power trim and
tilt fluid
ATF Dexron
II
Quantity
30 cm
3
(1.0 US oz, 1.1 lmp oz)
7480