1999 "EE" Outboards Accessories Service Manual, P/N 787026, Page 210Get this manual
Outboard Steering System and Persons Safety The outboard steering system starts here at the steering wheel
and ends
What's Most Important?
here at the Trim Tab on the outboard motor
The Steering System must not come apart must not jam must not be sloppy or loose
What Could Happen?
If steering system comes apart, boat might turn suddenly and circle persons th rown into water could be hit