OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
90-827242R02 FEBRUARY 2003 Page 1D-5
Steering Link Rod Installation
IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects the steering cable to the engine
must be fastened using special self locking nuts. These locknuts must never be
replaced with common nuts (non-locking) as they will work loose and vibrate off
freeing the link rod to disengage.
WARNING
Disengagement of a steering link rod can result in the boat taking a full, sudden,
sharp turn. This potentially violent action can cause occupants to be thrown
overboard exposing them to serious injury or death.
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 through full range (left and right) and
at all tilt angles to assure interference-free movement.
1. Secure steering bracket to engine. Tighten nut to specified torque.
53398
d
a
c
b
a
a-Steering bracket
b-Bolt (2)
c-Flat washer (2)
d-Locknut (2)
Steering Bracket Nut Torque
15.8 Nm (140 lb-in.)
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