Mercury 35/40HP 2 Cylinder Outboards Service Manual PN 90-42794--1, Page 231Get this manual
Hydraulic Repair Trim Rod
REMOVAL
I0TE: Power Trim assembly does not have to be 'emoved from engine to remove trim rod1If Power Trim assembly is mounted on engine, tilt engine to full "Up" position and engage tilt lock lever (a) As an extra safety precautionsupport engine with rope (b) and hoist, as shown
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Typical Engine Shown
If Power Trim assembly is removed from engine, secure assembly in vise2Place pan under Power Trim assemblySlowly remove fill screw to bleed pressure from reservoirFrom full closed (clockwise) position, slowly turn manual release valve to turns (counterclockwise) to bleed remaining pressure from Power Trim systemUsing cap removalinstallation tool (a) or spanner wrench (b)remove caps (c) by turning caps in direction "d 3Secure trim rod removal tool on trim rodand slowly pull trim rod from housingo