1987-1993 Mercury Mariner Outboards 70/75/80/90/100/115HP 3 and 4-cylinder Factory Service Manual, Page 350Get this manual
cInsert ends of steering cables thru engine tilt tube and cable mounting tube (Figure 3)Thread steering cable attaching nuts hand-tight onto tubes e a
aMark Made in Step 5a
aFlat Washer (2 Each Link Rod)Nylon Insert LocknutTorque Until it Seats [DO NOT Exceed 120 lbin(13.5 Nm) of Torque], then Back Off 14-TurnSpecial Washer Head Bolt (10-14000)Torque to 20 lbft(27.1 Nm)Nylon Insert LocknutTorque to 20 lbft(27.1 Nm)Steering Link RodSteering Cable End
Figure 3Steering Cables and Link Rod Installed
NOTE: Torque steering cables' attaching nuts and install locking sleeves after final tension adjustment5Install steering cable seal to steering cable mounting tube, as follows: aPlace mark on steering cable mounting tube 58 (16mm) from end of tube (Figure 4)