Mercury 90 Service Manual

7A-20 - ATTACHMENTS/CONTROL LINKAGE 90-830234R3 DECEMBER 1997
Coupler Installation
WARNING
Locknuts must be used with bolts to secure
steering cables to coupler. Failure to adhere to
this requirement could result in steering system
failure.
Slide coupler onto steering cable ends and secure
each steering cable to coupler with bolt and locknut
as shown. Tighten to a torque of 20 Ib. ft. (27.0 Nm).
a
c
b
b
51888
a - Coupler
b - Bolt
c - Locknut
Installing Link Rod
WARNING
Steering link rod MUST BE secured between out-
board steering arm and steering coupler, using
special washer head bolt (10-14000) and two ny-
lon insert locknuts (11-34863), as shown. Both
special washer head bolt and nylon insert lock-
nuts MUST BE tightened as specified.
Lubricate hole in steering coupler, with Quicksilver
2-4-C w/Teflon. Assemble steering link rod to steer-
ing coupler, using 2 flat washers (one each side of
coupler) and nylon insert locknut. Tighten locknut un-
til it seats [DO NOT exceed 120 Ib. in. (13.6 Nm) of
torque], then back nut off 1/4 turn.
Lubricate ball joint in steering link rod with 2-4-C w/
Teflon. Secure link rod to outboard steering arm, us-
ing special washer head bolt (10-14000) provided
and nylon insert locknut as shown. Torque special
bolt to 20 Ib. ft. (27.0 Nm), then torque locknut to 20
Ib. ft. (27.0 Nm).
51790
b
d
e
c
c
a
95
2-4-C With Teflon (92-825407A12)
95
a - Steering Coupler
b - Steering Link Rod
c - Flat Washer (2)
d - Nylon Insert Locknut - Torque until it seats [DO NOT ex-
ceed 120 lb. in. (13.6 Nm) of torque], then back nut off
1/4 turn.
e - Special Washer Head Bolt (10-14000) - Torque to 20 lb. ft.
(27.0 Nm)
STEERING SYSTEM TENSION ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT: After this dual steering cable at-
tachment kit is installed, there must be proper
tension in forward mounted steering cable for
this attachment kit to operate properly. Not
enough tension will cause slack (or play) in steer-
ing system. Too much tension will cause steering
cables to bind. Perform the following steps to ad-
just for correct tension.

Mercury 90 Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	90
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English