OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION
Page 1D-4 90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
Steering Cable Seal
1. Mark tilt tube 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) from end. Install seal components.
2. Thread cap to the mark.
1/4 in. (6.4 mm)
b
d
a
c
a-1/4 in. (6.4 mm) Mark
b-Plastic Spacer
c-O-Ring Seal
d-Cap
Steering Link Rod
1. Install steering link rod per illustration.
a
b
d
e
f
c
a-Special Bolt (10-90041) Torque to 20 lb-ft (27.1 Nm)
b-Nylon Insert Locknut (11-34863) Torque to 20 lb-ft (27.1 Nm)
c-Spacer (12-71970)
d-Flat Washer (2)
e-Nylon Insert Locknut (11-34863) Tighten Locknut Until it Seats, Then Back Nut
Off 1/4 Turn
f-Use Middle Hole
IMPORTANT: The steering link rod that connects the steering cable to the engine
must be fastened using special bolt (“a” - Part Number 10-90041) and self locking
nuts (“b” & “e” - 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 over-
board exposing them to serious injury or death.