Mercury Mariner Outboard 225 3 Litre Service Manual 1994, Page 336Get this manual
Temporarily adiust tubeso that longer threaded end of tube extends out the same distance as the outboard tilt tubeDo not tighten adjustment nuts at this time Thread cap (e) onto steering cable mounting tube, up to mark (a))}V
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a Steering Cable Mounting Tube (End of Tube with Longer Threads Toward Starboard Side of Boat)Mounting Bracketocking Tab Washers (2)Adjustment Nuts (Flats of Nuts Facing Toward Locking Tab Washer)
STEERING CABLE INSTALLATION PORT OUTBOARD
IMPORTANT: Lubricate inside of steering cable mountIng tube with 2-4-C Marine Lubricant before installing steering cableLubricate inside of steering cable mounting tube (starboard outboard) with 2-4-C Marine LubricantInsert steering cable end (a) thru cable mounting tube (b) and thread steering cable attaching nut (c) onto tube hand tightNOTE: Torque steering cable attaching nut only after final steering adjustm ents have been made