2001 Mercury Mariner 50-60HP Factory Service Manual, Page 397Get this manual
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When installing shock rod piston, spanner wrench must have14 inx 516 in(6.4mm x8mm) long pegs to avoid damage to shock rod piston
6Apply Loctite Grade "A" (271) to threads on shock rod7Install shock rod piston8Tighten shock rod piston securely using spanner wrench [14 inx 516 in(6.4mm 8mm) long pegs]If torquing type spanner tool is used to tighten shock piston, then torque to 90 lb-ft (122 Nm)