Mercury MERCRUISER - Seawater Pump; Steering System Lubrication

Seawater Pump
NOTE: Refer to Section 6A .
Inspect the seawater pump components. Replace as necessary.
Steering System Lubrication
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WARNING
Incorrect cable lubrication can cause hydraulic lock, leading to serious injury or death from loss of boat control. Completely
retract the end of the steering cable before applying lubricant.
Lubricate the steering system as follows.
1. If the steering cable has a grease fitting:
a. Turn the steering wheel until the steering cable is fully retracted into the cable housing.
b. Apply approximately three pumps of grease from a typical hand‑operated grease gun to the steering cable grease
fitting.
a - Steering cable grease fitting
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
95
2-4-C with PTFE Steering cable grease fitting 92-802859A 1
NOTE: If the steering cable does not have a grease fitting, the cable's inner wire cannot be greased.
2. Turn the steering wheel until the steering cable is fully extended. Lightly lubricate the exposed part of the cable with 2‑4‑C.
a - Extended steering cable
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
95
2-4-C with PTFE Exposed part of the steering cable 92-802859A 1
6221
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6222
Maintenance
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