1998 Mercury 9.9/15HP 4-stroke outboards factory service manual, Page 344Get this manual
TILLER HANDLE
2Rotate pulley to align the pointer with the match mark on the bracket as shown below
aPulley PointerMatch Mark 3Install longest cablebarrel into anchor "a"4Wrap longest cable into inner groove around top side of pulleyPlace cable jacket into upper anchor bracket56972