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MIDSECTION
TILT TUBE
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Thread Slide Hammer, P/N 432128, into the
adapter until at least 2 in. (51 mm) of threa d are
engaged.
Pull tilt tube from stern bracket with the slide ham-
mer. When tilt tube clears the port stern b racket,
remove tilt tube from the spacer.
Installation
Thread starboard end of tilt tube into the spacer.
Thread the adapter onto port end of tilt tube.
Use a wood or leather ma llet to t ap the tilt tube
into position.
Make sure the lock tab is in correct position.
Install the starboard locknut.
Tighten starboard tilt tube nut to a torque of 45 to
50 ft. lbs. (61 to 68 N·m).
Replace steering cable wiper nut on port end of tilt
tube.
Apply one drop of instant bond ing adhesive in
receiving chann els of tilt limit switch collar an d
install collar and tilt cam on tilt tube. Be sure locat-
ing tab on collar fits in hole on tilt tube.
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1. Lock tab 30742
A WARNING
Replace locknut if definite resistance is
not felt.
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