TILT TUBE
The tilt tube may be serviced without major disassembly of the outboard using Tilt Tube Service Kit, P/N 434523.
Removal
Support the outboard with a suitable hoist.
Pull the locking tabs on the tilt limit cam loose from the collar.
- Locking tabs
Remove the cam and collar from the tilt tube.
Remove the nut from the starboard side.
Thread the spacer from Tilt Tube Service Kit, P/N 434523, onto the starboard end of the tilt tube.
Remove steering cable wiper nut from tilt tube. Thread the adapter from Tilt Tube Service Kit,
Thread Slide Hammer, P/N 432128, into the adapter until at least 2 in. (51 mm) of thread are engaged.
Pull tilt tube from stern bracket with the slide ham mer. When tilt tube clears the port stern bracket, remove tilt tube from the spacer.
Installation
Thread starboard end of tilt tube into the spacer.
Thread the adapter onto port end of tilt tube.
Use a wood or leather mallet to tap the tilt tube into position.
Make sure the lock tab is in correct position.
- Lock tab
Install the starboard locknut.
Replace locknut if definite resistance is not felt.
Tighten starboard tilt tube nut to a torque of 45 to 50 ft. lbs. (61 to 68 N·m).
Replace steering cable wiper nut on port end of tilt tube.
Apply one drop of instant bonding adhesive in receiving channels of tilt limit switch collar and install collar and tilt cam on tilt tube. Be sure locating tab on collar fits in hole on tilt tube.
