Mercury 225 EFI - Installation

POWER TRIM - DESIGN II
90-884294 OCTOBER 2001 Page 5B-31
Installation
NOTE: Upper swivel pin bushings in swivel bracket should be inspected for wear and re-
placed as required. The trim rod shoes in the swivel bracket should also be replaced.
1. Paint any exposed metal surfaces to prevent corrosion.
2. Install trim system, starboard transom bracket, and tilt tube nut.
3. Use a 12 volt power source to extend tilt ram up to align upper swivel shaft hole and
end of ram. Connect trim motor wires [BLUE wire to POSITIVE (+), GREEN wire to
NEGATIVE (–)]. If ram extends too far, retract ram by connecting GREEN wire to POS-
ITIVE (+) and BLUE wire to NEGATIVE (–).
4. Install Upper Swivel Pin with slotted end to left (port) side of engine.
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a-Screw (6) Torque to 45 lb. ft. (61.0 N·m)
b-Flat washer (6) Install one per screw
c-Tilt Tube Nut
d-Upper Swivel Pin
e-Slotted end
f-Cross hole (in line with slotted end)
IMPORTANT: Cross pin should not be reused. Install a new pin.
5. Position slot on end of swivel shaft in line with hole in tilt ram end. Insert a punch into
tilt ram hole to align cross hole in upper swivel shaft. Tap new cross pin in until flush.
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a-Upper Swivel Shaft (Slot is in line with cross hole)
b-Chamfered End of Hole (Faces away from transom)
c-Retaining Pin
d-Tilt Ram End