1996-2005 Suzuki DF40, DF50 Four Stroke Outboard Service Manual, Page 235Get this manual
POWER TRIM AND TILT 8-6 Disassembly of tilt rodpiston assembly Unscrew the piston retaining nut from the bottom of the tilt rod and remove the washerCarefully retain and account for four shock valves, each composed of spring, rod and ball Remove the piston assembly and PTT cylinder head from the tilt rod by sliding them down and off the rod end
CLEANING AND INSPECTING