Mercury 305 CID - Page 956

9A-8 - POWER STEERING PUMP 90-823225--1 1096
Later Style Control Valve: Torque fittings to 23 lb. ft.
(31 N·m).
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2. Route hose along valve cover and secure with
J-clamp(s) provided.
3. Be certain a new high pressure hose O-ring is
present, and install threaded fitting in back of
pump assembly. Tighten fitting securely. Do not
cross-thread or over-tighten.
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a - Fitting (With O-Ring - Not Visible In This View)
4. Fill and air bleed system. Refer to Section 1B -
“Maintenance” (see “Table of Contents”).
Low Pressure Hose (Cooler-to-Pump)
REMOVAL
NOTE: Catch fluid that drains from hose, cooler
and pump in a suitable container.
1. Loosen hose clamp and remove hose from fluid
cooler.
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b
c
Port Side Mounted Fluid Cooler
a - Fluid Cooler
b - Hose Clamp
c - Hose
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b
Rear Mounted Fluid Cooler
a - Fluid Cooler
b - Hose