2003 ST 4 Stroke 9.9/15HP Johnson outboards Service Manual, Page 195Get 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