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MIDSECTION
STERN BRACKET
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STERN BRACKET
Removal
Before servicing the stern bracket:
• Remove gearcase. Refer to Gearcase GEAR-
CASE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION on
p. 271.
• Remove powerhead. Refer to POWERHEAD
REMOVAL on p. 215.
• Remove exhaust housing. Refer to Exhaust
Housing Removal on p. 253.
• The power trim/tilt unit must be removed. Refer
to TRIM AND TILT on p. 313 .
Stern Bracket Disassembly
Remove and discard steering shaft locknut.
Remove the lower mount bracket and keeper.
Remove the steering shaft and thrust washer. It
may be necessary to tap the steering shaft out
using a wood dowel and mallet.
Pry out upper and lower steering shaft seals and
discard. Remove the upper and lower steering
shaft bushings.
Remove the tilt tube. Refer to TILT TUBE on
p. 251.
Remove the two tilt tube washers.
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