1999 "EE" Outboards Accessories Service Manual, P/N 787026, Page 115Get this manual
[] 2Screw the trim rod end caps into the cylinder body, using the OMC Trim Cylinder End Cap Removerl lnstaller, PIN 436710, or OMC Universal Spanner Wrench, PI 912084Torque caps to 60-70 ftIbs(81-95 Nm)
Tilt Rod Installation
1Lubricate the tilt rod pistonSlide the end cap all the way up on the rod assemblyPlace the piston end of the rod assembly into the cylinder bodyPush it in until the end cap just clears the cylinder topLeave enough room to pour fluid into the cylinderFill the cylinder with OMC Power TrimlTiltSteering FluidFailure to fill the cylinder could cause difficulty purging air from the unit
rn Cylinder End cylinder end cap into cylinder326485,Use OMC 2Screw tilt bodyTilt Cap Removerl lnstaller, PI or OMC