2003 Johnson ST 55 HP WRL 2 Stroke Commercial Service Manual, PN 5005483, Page 203Get this manual
Outboard Steering Control System and Safety
The outboard steering system starts here at the steering wheeL
and ends
here at the trim tab on the outboard motor
What is most important?
The Steering System: Must not come apart; Must not jam; and Must not be sloppy or loose
What could happen?
If steering system comes apart, boat might turn suddenly and circlePersons thrown into the water could be hit