ATTACHMENTS / CONTROL LINKAGE
90-884294 OCTOBER 2001 Page 7-7
Coupler Installation
WARNING
Locknuts must be used with bolts to secure steering cables to coupler. Failure
to adhere to this requirement could result in steering system failure.
Slide coupler (a) onto steering cable ends and secure each steering cable to coupler with
bolt (b) and locknut (c) as shown. Tighten to a torque of 20 Ib. ft. (27 Nm).
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a
b
c
b
Installing Link Rod
WARNING
Steering link rod MUST BE secured between outboard steering arm and steering
coupler, using special washer head bolt (10-849838) and two nylon insert lock-
nuts (11-826709113), as shown. Both special washer head bolt and nylon insert
locknuts MUST BE tightened as specified.
Lubricate hole in steering coupler, with 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon. Assemble
steering link rod to steering coupler, using 2 flat washers (one each side of coupler) and
nylon insert locknut. Tighten locknut until it seats [DO NOT exceed 120 Ib. in. (13.5 Nm)
of torque], then back nut off 1/4 turn.
Lubricate ball joint in steering link rod with SAE 30W Motor Oil (obtain locally). Secure link
rod to outboard steering arm, using special washer head bolt (10-849838) provided and
nylon insert locknut as shown. Torque special bolt to 20 Ib. ft. (27 Nm), then torque locknut
to 20 Ib. ft. (27 Nm).
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d
f
b
c
e
a-Steering Coupler
b-Steering Link Rod
c-Flat Washer (2)
d-Nylon Insert Locknut - Torque until it seats [DO NOT exceed 120 lb. in. (13.5
Nm) of torque], then back nut off 1/4 turn
e-Special Washer Head Bolt (10-849838) - Torque to 20 lb. ft. (27 Nm)
f-Nylon Insert Locknut - Torque to 20 lb. ft. (27 Nm)
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