Mercury 45 Service Manual

MANUAL TILT ASSIST
Page 5D-22 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
3. Remove check ball components from shock rod piston.
4. Remove O-ring.
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d
c
b
a
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.
b
a
91-74951
91-63209
a-Spanner Wrench
b-Shock Rod Piston

Mercury 45 Specifications

General

Horsepower	45 HP
Cylinders	3
Starting	Electric
Full Throttle RPM Range	5000-6000 RPM
Steering	Remote
Exhaust	Through Prop
Shaft Length	20 in