1985 Mercury Outboard V-300 V-3.4L Shop Service Manual, Page 233Get this manual
aSteering Link RodFlat WashersLocknut iTorque 10120 InLbs(138kg-cm) Maximum and Back 011 1 4-Turnl
Figure 7Steering Link Rod Installed
5Ch eck operation of the swivel assembl yas fo ll ows: wi ve th ngi ne (by ha nd( Figure 8) to the left and rightS wi vel asse mbl (Figureshould swi vel and uolloJn agai IIsl Ihe slops before sleeri ng cabl start 10 mo vebIf swivel assembl does not swi vel as in Step "a ", loosen pi vo bo nd locknut (whic secure swi vel asse mul 10 engine steering arm1 8-turn alalime unti swi vel assemul swivels, as OU llined in Step"
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Nylon Bushing [with .059" (1.S0mm) Shoulder) Nylon Bushing [with .219" (S.S6mm) Shoulder) Nylon Bushing [with .061(1.55mm) Shoulder) Engine Steering Arm Steering link Rod Pivot Bolt Locknut Flat Washer
Figure 5Swivel Assembly
3Install steer ing link rod to swivel assemb ly, as follows: aLubricate ball join in steering lin rod wit 30W oilbPosition nylon bushings, as shown in Figure 5, and insta ll link rod to swivel assembly with pivo bol and locknut (shown in Figu re 6)