Mercury 40 Service Manual

POWER TRIM
Page 5B-34 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
3. Remove check ball components from shock rod piston.
4. Remove O-ring from shock rod piston.
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d
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b
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a-Spring (5)
b-Seat (5)
c-Ball (5)
d-O-ring
CAUTION
When removing shock piston, spanner wrench must have 1/4 in. x 5/16 in. long pegs
to avoid damage to shock piston.
5. Place shock rod into soft jawed vise and apply heat to loosen piston using torch lamp
(P/N 91-63209).
6. Loosen shock rod piston using spanner wrench [1/4 in. x 5/16 in. (6.4mm x 8mm) long
pegs].
7. Allow shock rod piston to cool. Remove from shock rod.
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a-Spanner Wrench
b-Shock Rod Piston

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