Mercury 35/40HP 2 Cylinder Outboards Service Manual PN 90-42794--1, Page 162Get this manual
6Use suitable punch to drive out lower pivot pin Manual Tilt System Disassembly
NOTE: Accumulator contains high pressure nitrogen charge and is NOT SERVICEABLEReplace if necessary
AWARNING
This tilt system is pressurizedRemove accumulator only when shock rod is in full up position
Accumulator Removal
aPivot Pin