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MIDSECTION
STERN BRACKET, 40 HP MANUAL TILT
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Install the bushing, the port stop link, and the
tilt/run lever in the swivel bracket. The tilt/run lever
should be in the RUN position.
Install the wave washer and the bellcrank on the
tilt/run shaft. Tighten the setscrew.
Install the starboard stop link on the swivel
bracket. Install and tighten the screw and the nut
to a torque of 144 to 168 in. lbs. (16 to 19 N·m).
Place the swivel bracket between the stern brack-
ets.
Install the tilt tube through the following parts and
install the tilt tube nuts loosely:
• Starboard stern bracket
• Thrust washer
• Bushing
• Swivel bracket
• Bushing
• Thrust washer
• Port stern bracket
Apply Nut Lock to threads of the two flange
screws. Install the two screws through the star-
board stern bracket flange into the port stern
bracket flange. Tighten the screws to a torque of
144 to 168 in. lbs. (16 to 19 N·m).
Tighten the tilt tube nuts to a torque of 45 to 50 ft.
lbs. (61 to 68 N·m).
Install the thrust rod in the stern brackets.
Install the larger shoulder screw through the port
stop link, wave washer, and port stern bracket.
1. Tilt/run lever
2. Port stop link
3. Bushing
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1. Bellcrank setscrew COA2976
1. Starboard stop link screw 002205
1. Tilt tube nuts
2. Flange screws
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