Mercury 80 - Page 72

OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
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c
d
a - Special washer head bolt (10-856680)
b - Flat washers
c - Nylon insert locknut (11-826709113)
d - Nylon insert locknut (11-826709113)
Description Nm lb. in. lb. ft.
Special washer head bolt 27 20
Nylon insert locknut "d" 27 20
Nylon insert locknut "c" Tighten until it seats, then back off 1/4 turn
Assemble steering link rod to steering cable with two flat washers and nylon insert locknut. Tighten locknut until
it seats, then back nut off 1/4 turn.
Assemble steering link rod to engine with special washer head bolt and locknut. First torque special washer head
bolt, then torque locknut to specifications.