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MIDSECTION
STERN BRACKET, 40 – 60 HP MANUAL TILT
Install th e bushing, the po rt 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 th e bellcrank on the
tilt/run shaft. Tighten the setscrew.
Install the st arboard stop lin k on the swivel
bracket. Install and tighten the screw and th e 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. Inst all the two screws through the st ar-
board st ern bra cket fla nge into the po rt ste rn
bracket flange. Tighten the screws to a torqu e 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 thro ugh the port
stop link, wave washer , and port stern bra cket.
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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