Mercury 40 FourStroke - Page 363

POWER TRIM
Page 5B-42 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001
CAUTION
When installing shock rod piston, spanner wrench must have 1/4 in. x 5/16 in.
(6.4mm x 8mm) long pegs to avoid damage to shock rod piston.
6. Apply Loctite 271 to threads on shock rod. Install shock rod piston.
7. Tighten shock rod piston securely using spanner wrench (1/4 in. x 5/16 in. long pegs).
If a torquing type spanner tool is used to tighten shock piston, tighten to specified torque.
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b
a
B
Loctite 271
a-Shock Rod Piston
b-Spanner Wrench
Shock Rod Piston Torque
90 lb-ft (122 Nm)
8. Remove shock rod assembly from vise.
9. Install ball, seat, and spring (five sets) to shock rod piston. Secure components with plate.
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e
d
c
a
b
a-Screw (3)
b-Plate
c-Spring (5)
d-Seat (5)
e-Ball (5)
Screw Torque
35 lb-in (4.0 Nm)