Mercury 35/40HP 2 Cylinder Outboards Service Manual PN 90-42794--1, Page 119Get this manual
Reference Views Disassembly
Remove shock system assembly (refer to Section 5C) from non power trim modelsRemove power trim assembly (referto Section 6A) from power trim modelsServicing components such as steering arm, driveshaft housing, exhaust assembly, etcgenerally require powerhead andor gear housing removalRefer to appropriate section in service manualComponents such as swivel bracket, transom bracket, lower mount bracket, tilt tube and lower engine mounts can be serviced without powerheadgear housing removal; however, outboard must be supported (shown) before servicing components not requiring powerheadgear housing removal
Reassembly
TILT LOCK LEVERITRANSOM BRACKET Apply Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine Lubricant to tilt lock lever shankspacer and bushing prior to reassembly