281
MIDSECTION
STERN BRACKET
12
STERN BRACKET
Stern Bracket Removal
Before servicing the stern bracket:
• Remove gearcase. Refer to Gearcase GEAR-
CASE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION on
p. 301.
• Remove powerhead. Refer to Powerhead
POWERHEAD REMOVAL on p. 228.
• Remove exhaust housing. Refer to Exhaust
Housing Exhaust Housing Removal on
p. 275.
• Remove power trim/tilt unit. Refer to TRIM AND
TILT section.
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. 273.
Remove the two tilt tube washers.
30738
30736
30735
30765 / 30764
30763
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
