2001 Mercury Mariner 50-60HP Factory Service Manual, Page 354Get this manual
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8Tighten shock rod piston securely using spanner wrench (14 inx 516 inlong pegs)If torquing type spanner tool is used to tighten shock piston, then torque to 90 lb-ft (122 Nm)
aShock Rod PistonTorque to 90 lb-ft (122 Nm)Spanner Wrench 9Remove shock rod assembly from vise10Install ball, seat, and spring (five sets) to shock rod piston11Secure components with plateTorque screws to 35 lb-in(4.0 Nm)