Mercury Mariner 25HP 4-Stroke Outboard Service Manual 1997, Page 42Get this manual
Steering Cable STARBOARD SIDE ROUTED CABLE
Steering Link Rod
1Install stee ring link rod per illustration
1Lubricate the enti re cable end:: ::::l
a Quicksilver 24 Marine Lubricant with Teflon
2Insert steering cable into tilt tube
3Torque nut to 35 lbft(47.5 Nm)
aSpecial Bolt (10-90041) Torque to 20 lbft27.1 Nm) Nylon Insert Locknut (11-34863) Torq ue 10 20 lbft27.1 Nm)Spacer (12-71970)Flat Washer (2) Nylon Insert ocknut11 -34863) Tighten locknut Until Seats, Then Back Nul Off 14 Tum Use Middle Hole