Mercury 2.8 Diesel User Manual

Section 4 - Maintenance
Page 80 90-8M0113987 eng DECEMBER 2015
1.
If the steering cable has grease fittings, turn the steering wheel until the steering cable is fully retracted into the cable
housing. Apply approximately three pumps of grease from a typical hand‑operated grease gun.
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
2. Turn the steering wheel until the steering cable is fully extended. Lightly lubricate the exposed part of the cable.
a - Extended steering cable
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
95
2-4-C with PTFE Steering cable 92-802859A 1
3. Lubricate the steering pin.
a - Steering pin
Tube Ref. No. Description Where Used Part No.
Synthetic Blend MerCruiser Engine Oil
SAE25W‑40
Steering pin 8M0078630
4. On dual engine boats: Lubricate the tie bar pivot points.
6221
a
a
6222
mc71904-1
a

Mercury 2.8 Diesel Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	2.8 Diesel
Category	Engine
Language	English