7A-8 - OUTBOARD INSTALLATION/ATTACHMENTS 90-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996
Lubricate hole in end of cable with Quicksilver 2-4-C w/Te-
flon Marine Lubricant. Assemble steering link rod to steer-
ing cable end using 2 flat washers and nylon insert locknut.
Tighten locknut until it seats [DO NOT exceed 120 lb. in.
(13.5 N·m) of torque], then back off 1/4 turn.
Lubricate ball joint in steering link rod with SAE 30W motor
oil. Secure link rod to outboard steering arm (inner hole) us-
ing special washer head bolt and nylon insert locknut as
shown. Torque bolt to 20 lb. ft. (27 N·m), then torque nut to
20 lb. ft. (27 N·m).
MODELS WITH ONE-PIECE STEERING ARM
Starboard Cable Entry Into Tilt Tube
51103
50056
a
a
f
b
c
d
e
f
Port Cable Entry Into Tilt Tube
50056
51103
a
a
b
c
d
e
f
f
a - Flat Washer (2)
b - Nylon Insert Locknut - Torque until it seats [DO NOT Exceed
120 lb. in. (13.5 N·m) or Torque], Then back off 1/4 Turn
c - Special Washer Head Bolt, Torque to 20 lb. ft. (27 N·m)
d - Spacer
e - Nylon Insert Locknut, Torque to 20 lb. ft. (27 N·m)
f - Steering Link Rod
MODELS WITH TWO-PIECE STEERING
ARM/BRACKET
Starboard Cable Entry Into Tilt Tube
b
a
c
d
e
f
g
Port Cable Entry Into Tilt Tube
b
a
c
d
e
f
g
a - Two-Piece Steering Bracket, Mount Steering Link Rod in Back Hole
b - Flat Washer (2)
c - Nylon Insert Locknut - Torque until it seats [DO NOT Exceed
120 lb. in. (14 N·m) or Torque], Then back off 1/4 Turn
d - Special Washer Head Bolt, Torque to 20 lb. ft. (27 N·m)
e - Spacer
f - Nylon Insert Locknut, Torque to 20 lb. ft. (27 N·m)
g - Steering Link Rod
! WARNING
After installation is complete and before operating
outboard, check that boat will turn right when steering
wheel is turned right and that boat will turn left when
steering wheel is turned left. Check steering thru full
range (right and left) at all tilt angles to assure inter-
ference-free movement.
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