Mercury Mariner 8/9.9HP 4-Stroke Factory Service Manual, Page 35Get this manual
6Secure steering bracket to engined a
Steering Bracket Bolt (2) Flat Washer (2) Locknut (2) [Torque to 140 lb in(15.8 Nm)]
aSteering Bracket
7Secure steering link rod between engine steering bracket and steering cable end