Mercury 40 Service Manual

CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE
Page 4B-3390-828631R3 MARCH 1999
5. Apply oil to the connecting rod bolts. Tighten bolts in sequence and in two steps to the
specified torque.
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a
a
a-Apply Oil to Bolt Threads
Connecting Rod Bolt Torque
1st: 53 lb-in. (6 Nm)
2nd: 150 lb-in. (17 Nm)
6. Lubricate the oil seals lips with oil.
7. Install upper and lower oil seals. Position oil seal lips as shown.
8. If removed, install dowel pins.
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a
c
b
a
a-Dowel Pin (2)
b-Upper Oil Seal
c-Lower Oil Seal (Flat) or (Raised Rib)

Mercury 40 Specifications

General

Horsepower	40 hp
Starting System	Electric
Steering	Remote
Fuel Induction System	EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
Shaft Length	20"
Full Throttle RPM Range	6000