Mercury 35/40HP 2 Cylinder Outboards Service Manual PN 90-42794--1, Page 296Get this manual
Steering Link Rod Installed on Outboard with Two Piece Steering Arm
Power Trim Models With Integral Trim Cylinders (Three Ram System)
Refer to "Quicksilver Accessories Guide" to determine correct length of steering cable and remote control cablesIMPORTANT: Steering cable and remote control cables must be the correct length, sharp bends on too-short cables result in "kinks;" too-long cables require unnecessary bends andor loopsBoth conditions place extra stress on the cablesINSTALLING RIDE GUIDE CABLE TO OUTBOARD 1Install steering mount and steering wheel in accordance with installation instructions that accompany eachIMPORTANT: Before installing steering cable into tilt tube, lubricate seal and entire cable end with Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine Lubricant2Lubricate seal inside of engine tilt tube and entire steering cable end with Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine Lubricant