Mercury Mariner 25HP 4-Stroke Outboard Service Manual 1997, Page 234Get this manual
4Clamp shock rod in soft jawed vise 5Position cylinder end cap onto rod as shown 9Remove shock rod assembly from vise10Install ballseatand spring (five sets) to shock
rod piston
CAUTION
a Screw (3)
When installing shock rod piston, spanner wrench must have14lnx 516 in(6.4mm x8mm) long pegs to avoid damage to shock rod piston6Apply Loctite Grade "A" (271) to threads on shock
cSpring (5)
d Seat (5) Bat! (5 )