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MIDSECTION
STERN BRACKET –MANUAL TILT MODELS
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Tilt Assist Cylinder
The tilt assist cylinder can be replaced without dis-
assembly of the stern brackets.
Remove port stop link screw. Push port stop link
down to clear upper pivot pin access hole.
Remove both cotter pins and washers. Use appro-
priate tool to remove upper pivot pin.
The starboard stern bracket includes an access
hole for the lower tilt pin.
Remove set screw from starboard stern bracket
lower pivot pin access hole and use an appropri-
ate tool to remove lower pivot pin.
If lower pivot cannot be removed because of cor-
rosion or damage, stern brackets may need to be
disassembled.
Assembly is the reverse of disassembly. Install
new cotter pins in upper pivot pin. Install a new
set screw in starboard stern bracket lower pivot
pin access hole and tighten securely.
WARNING
Support the outboard with a suitable hoist.
1. Stop link screw 006651
1. Bushings
2. Washers
3. Pivot pin
4. Cotter pins
003939
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1
2
4
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2
3
4
1. Lower pivot pin access hole 004260
003940
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