Suzuki outboard motors 1988 2003 repair manual., Page 332Get this manual
9-6 TRIM ANDTILT Overhaul procedures for the tilt cylinder is confined to removal of the end capremovinu the piston and replacinu the 0-rinusA pin wrench or spannerwrench isrequired to remove the end cap the tool, with removal of the end cap is not simple taskThe elements, especially if the unit has been used in salt water atmosphere, will have their corrosive affect on the threadsAny attempt to break the end cap loose may very likely elongate the two holes provided for the wrenchOnce the holes are damaged, all hope of removing the end are lostThe only solution in such case is to replace the cylinder as unitComplete diagnosis, testing and servicing procedures for the tilt switch are located in the "Remote Control" section of this manual-