5F-28 - MID-SECTION 90-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996
Manual Tilt System Cleaning
and Inspection
1. It is recommended that all O-rings exposed dur-
ing disassembly be replaced.
2. Clean components, filter, and check valve seats
using engine cleaner and compressed air. Do not
use cloth rags.
3. Inspect all machined surfaces for burrs or scoring
to assure O-ring longevity.
4. Inspect shock rod. If wiper (located in cap) has
failed to keep rod clean, replace wiper.
Manual Tilt System
Reassembly
IMPORTANT: Components must be dirt and lint
free. Slightest amount of debris in tilt system
could cause system to malfunction.
Apply Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering Fluid or,
(ATF) Type F, FA or Dexron II on all O-rings during
reassembly.
NOTE: Refer to “Manual Tilt System Components”
for proper O-ring sizes.
Valve Block Reassembly
IMPORTANT: Cam shaft O-ring must be lubri-
cated using Special Lubricant 101 prior to instal-
lation.
1. Install lubricated O-ring to cam shaft.
2. Install cam shaft in valve block.
3. Secure cam shaft in place using insulator, retain-
er plate, and screw. Tighten screw securely.
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b
c
d
e
a
a - Screw
b - Retainer Plate
c - Insulator
d - Cam Shaft
e - O-ring
4. Install push rod, ball, flat spring and screw in valve
block.
5. Torque screw to 27 lb. in. (3.0 N·m).
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c
d
a
b
a - Screw
b - Flat Spring
c - Ball
d - Push Rod