MAINTENANCE
eng 79
!
WARNING
Worn, loose, or seized steering components can lead to loss of
boat control. Inspect all steering attachment components for
wear, lubricate all attachment hardware, and check all
fasteners for proper tightness in accordance with the inspection
and maintenance schedule.
a - Special washer head bolt (P/N 10‑849838)
b - Nylon insert locknut (P/N 11‑826709113) ‑ used on head
bolt
c - Flat washer (2)
d - Nylon insert locknut (P/N 11‑826709113) ‑ used on cable
coupler
1. Assemble steering link rod to steering cable coupler with two
flat washers "c" and a self‑locking nylon insert locknut "d."
Tighten the locknut until it seats, then loosen ¼ turn.
2. Assemble the steering link rod to the engine with the special
washer head bolt "a" and self‑locking nylon insert locknut
"b."
3. Torque the head bolt, then the locknut to specifications.
Description
Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
Cable coupler nylon insert locknut
"d"
Tighten locknut until it seats, then
loosen ¼ turn.
Head bolt nylon insert locknut "b" 27 20