OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999 Page 1D-5
2. Insert steering cable into tilt tube.
3. Torque nut to 35 lb. ft. (47.5 N·m).
Steering Link Rod
1. Install steering link rod per illustration.
a
d
c
b
a-Special Bolt (10-90041) Torque to 20 lb-ft (27 N·m)
b-Nylon Insert Locknut (11-34863) Torque to 20 lb-ft (27 N·m)
c-Flat Washer (2)
d-Nylon Insert Locknut (11-34863) Tighten Locknut Until it Seats, Then Back
Nut Off 1/4 Turn
IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects the steering cable to the engine
must be fastened using special washer head bolt (“a” – Part Number 10-14000) and
self locking nuts (“b” & “c” – Part Number 11-34863). 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.