MID-SECTION - 5A-590-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996
Disassembly
Remove shock system assembly (refer to Section 5C) from
non power trim models.
Remove power trim assembly (refer to Section 5B) from
power trim models.
Servicing components such as steering arm, driveshaft
housing, exhaust assembly, swivel bracket assembly, etc.
generally require powerhead and/or gear housing remov-
al. Refer to appropriate section in service manual. Compo-
nents such as transom bracket, lower mount bracket, tilt
tube and lower engine mounts can be serviced without
powerhead/gear housing removal; however, outboard
must be supported (shown) before servicing components
not requiring powerhead/gear housing removal.
! WARNING
Failure to support outboard as shown could result in
personal injury and/or damage to outboard or boat.
Typical Outboard Shown
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a
b
c
a - Hoist
b - Rope
c - Lifting Eye (P/N 91-90455)
Refer to parts views on pages 1, 2 and 3 and disassemble
mid-section components as required.
Reassembly
Tilt Lock Lever/Transom Bracket
Apply Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine Lubricant to tilt lock lever
shank, spacer and bushing prior to reassembly.
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a
b
c
d
e
f
a - Spring
b - Tilt Lock Lever
c - Bushing
d - Spring
e - Lever
f - Roll Pin
Install roll pin to tilt lock lever assembly using appropriate
punch.
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CAUTION
When reinstalling outboard tilt tube, longer threaded
end of tilt tube must extend approximately 3/4 in.
(19mm) toward steering cable nut side of boat.