Mercury Mariner 200, 225 Optimax Outboards Service Manual, 90-855348, Page 482Get this manual
2Make sure that both gear racks or rotary steering heads are installed so that both steering cables are routed together and will push-and-pull together Locking retainer corner tabs, MUST BE bent up and against flats on each bolt that secures mounting bracket for steering cable mounting tube to outboard swivel bracket, to prevent bolts from turning outInstall steering cable mounting tube into mounting bracket with adjusting nuts and locking tab washersBe sure longer threaded end of tube is toward starboard side of boatTemporarily adjust tube, so that longer threaded end of tube extends out the same distance as the outboard tilt tubeDo not tighten adjustment nuts at this time
aStraight Rack (Left); Rotary Steering (Right)Steering Cables (Install so that Both Cables Will Push and Pull Together)
STEERING CABLE INSTALLATION STARBOARD OUTBOARD IMPORTANT: Mounting bracket for steering cable mounting tube MUST BE secured to outboard swivel bracket, using 58 in(16mm) long bolts supplied with this dual cabledual outboard attaching kitSecure mounting bracket for steering cable mounting tube, onto swivel bracket of starboard outboard