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90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001 Page 1B-5
Steering Link Rod Fasteners
WARNING
Disengagement of a steering link rod can result in the boat taking a full, sudden,
sharp turn. This potentially violent action can cause occupants to be thrown over-
board exposing them to serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects the steering cable to the engine
must be fastened using special washer head bolt (“a” – Part Number 10-823919) and
self locking nylon insert locknuts (“b” & “c” – Part Number 11-826709113). These
locknuts must never be replaced with common nuts (non locking) as they will work
loose and vibrate off, freeing the link rod to disengage.
a
c
b
d
e
f
a-Special Washer Head Bolt (10-823919)
b-Nylon Insert Locknut (11-826709113)
c-Nylon Insert Locknut (11-826709113)
d-Flat Washers
e-Spacer (12-71970)
f-Link Rod Mount Hole
1. Assemble steering link rod to steering cable with two flat washers (d) and nylon insert
locknut (“c” – Part Number 11-826709113). Tighten locknut (c) until it seats, then back
nut off 1/4 turn.
2. Assemble steering link rod to engine with special washer head bolt (“a” – Part Number
10-823919), locknut (“b” – Part Number 11-826709113) and spacer (“e” – 12-71970).
First torque bolt (a) to 20 lb. ft. (27 Nm), then torque locknut (b) to 20 lb. ft. (27 Nm).
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