Mercury 90 - Page 411

5D-2 - MID-SECTION 90-830234R3 DECEMBER 1997
4. Support lower mount bracket and remove (6)
bolts.
b
a
17244
a - Bolts (3 Each Side)
b - Lower Mount Bracket
5. Remove shock absorber from lower mount
bracket by driving out cross pin using a punch
and hammer.
a
17257
a - Cross Pin
6. Push out retaining pin.
b
17258
b - Retaining Pin
Inspection and Repair
1. Inspect bushings and replace if worn.
a
a - Bushings
CAUTION
The shock absorber is pressurized with gas. Do
not disassemble unless fluid is leaking from
shock absorber.
NOTE: A pressurized shock absorber makes tilting
of the engine easier than a non-pressurized shock
absorber.
If the shock absorber leaks fluid it can be rebuilt by
installing “Shock Absorber Repair Kit” (P/N
41760A2), however, the shock absorber will no long-
er be pressurized and the force needed to tilt the en-
gine will be increased to that of a non-pressurized
shock absorber. Instructions are supplied with kit.
If the shock absorber leaks fluid and a pressurized
shock absorber is desired, replace shock absorber
as an assembly.