Mercury Mariner 200, 225 Optimax Outboards Service Manual, 90-855348, Page 484Get this manual
STEERING LINK ROD INSTALLATION
Both special washer head bolt and nylon insert locknuts MUST BE tightened as specified
Steering link rods MUST BE secured between outboard steering arm and steering cable end, using special washer head bolt (10-14000) and two nylon insert locknuts (11-34863), as shown
aFlat Washer (2 Each Link Rod)Nylon Insert LocknutTorque Until it Seats [DO NOT Exceed 120 lbin(14.0 Nm) 01 Torque], Then Back Off 14 TurnSpecial Washer Head Bolt (10-14000)Torque to 20 lbIt(27.0 Nm)Nylon Insert LocknutTorque to 20 lbIt(27.0 Nm)Steering Link RodSteering Cable End
Lubricate holes in ends of steering cables, with Quicksilver 2-4-C wTeflon Marine LubricantAssemble steering link rods to steering cable ends of each outboard, using flat washers and nylon insert locknutsTighten locknuts until they seat [DO NOT exceed 120 lbin(14.0 Nm) of torque], then back nut off 14 turnLubricate ball joints in steering link rods with SAE 30W Motor OilSecure link rods to outboard steering arms, using special washer head bolts (10-14000) provided and nylon insert locknuts as shownTorque special bolts to 20 lbft(27.0 Nm) then torque locknuts to 20 lbft(27.0 Nm)