Mercury 35/40HP 2 Cylinder Outboards Service Manual PN 90-42794--1, Page 302Get this manual
Single CableDual Outboard Ride Guide Steering Kit (PIN 97933A4) Installation Refer toQuicksilver 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 cables
1Lubricate inside of outboard tilt tube (a) and entire steering cable end (b) with Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine Lubricant2Insert steering cable end thru outboard tilt tube and secure steering cable to tilt tube with steering cable attaching nut (c) as shownTorque nut to 35 lbft(41 Nm)
Installation Requirements
IMPORTANT: The distance from each outboard's centerline to the side of transom opening or gunnel MUST BE minimum of 16 in(406mm)This kit contains all necessary parts to connect both outboards to Ride Guide Steering Cable for 18 in(457mm) MINIMUM thru 22-12 in(572mm) If outboard centerline distance is other than specifiedrefer to end of this instruction manual for optional extension couplers3Place mark (a) on tilt tube 14 in (6.4mm) from port end of tubeSlide plastic spacer (b)a-ring (c) and cap (d) over steering cable end, to tilt tube on outboard 14 in(6.4mm)