STEERING SYSTEM

6
B
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MANUAL STEERING

Index
Table of Contents
Page
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6B-1
Torque Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6B-1
Lubricants/Sealers/Adhesives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6B-1
Steering Cable Selection, Removal, and Installa-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6B-2
Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6B-2
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6B-3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6B-3
Manual Steering Swivel Ring Component
Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6B-4
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6B-4
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6B-4
Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6B-5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6B-5

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6B-0 – STEERING SYSTEM 90-12934--2 1097
Specifications Lubricants/Sealers/
Adhesives
Torque Specifications Description Part No.
2-4-C Marine Lubricant 92-825407A12
TORQUE with Lubricant
DESCRIPTION
lb. in. lb. ft. N⋅m Special Lubricant 101 92-13872A1
Steering Cable Coupler Locquic Primer T 92-59327-1
35 48
Nut
Loctite No. 35 92-59328-1
Steering System Pivot
25 34
Bolt
Steering Tube Nut 35-40 47-54

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90-12934--2 1097 STEERING SYSTEM - 6B-1
Steering Cable Selection, ! CAUTION
Removal, and Installation Steering cables MUST BE THE CORRECT
LENGTH, particularly when installed in large
boats. Sharp bends or too-short cables result in
Selection kinks; too-long cables require unnecessary
Steering system has the steering cable guide tube bends and/or loops. Both place an extra stress
set for cables with end dimensions which comply with on the cable. The proper cable is as short as pos-
the BIA Certification Handbook. sible, with the fewest bends and with radii as
large as possible.
! CAUTION
If cables with improper dimensions are installed,
severe damage to transom assembly and/or
steering system may result.

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Steering Cable Dimension

a - Coupler Nut - 7/8 - 14 UNF - 2B Thread
b - 11-3/4 in. (298.45 mm) Min.
c - Interface Point
d - 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) Max.
e - 420 in. (10.668 mm) Min. Flat
f - 02 in. (.508 mm) Min. Radius
g - 5/8 in. (15.875 mm) Max. Diameter End Fitting
h - 3/8 in. (9.525 mm)
i - .385 in. (9.779 mm) Diameter Thru Hole, Chamfered Each Side
j - 1-3/8 in. (34.925 mm) Max.
k - 5/8 in. (15.875 mm) Diameter Tube
l - Mid Travel Position - 16-7/8 in. (429 mm). Total Travel To Be 8 in.(203 mm) Min., To 9 in. (229 mm) Max.
Travel Each Side Of Mid-Travel Position - 4 in. (102 mm) Min. To 4-1/2 in. (114 mm) Max.

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a - Steering Cable Mounting Flange

b - Center Of Hole In Steering Cable End
c - 21-3/8 in. (543 mm) Maximum

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6B-2 – STEERING SYSTEM 90-12934--2 1097
Removal NOTE: On dual installations only, secure clevis
assembly to steering cable end.
1. Remove cotter pin, clevis pin and locking sleeve.
Unthread the cable coupler nut and remove
steering cable.

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a - Cotter Pin
b - Clevis Pin
c - Locking Sleeve 50478
d - Cable Coupler Nut a - Steering Cable End
e - Steering Cable b - Clevis Assembly
c - Clevis Pin
Installation d - Cotter Pin

1. Liberally coat steering cable end with a liberal

2. Connect clevis to steering lever and tie bar.
amount of Special Lubricant 101 and install
cable. Be sure to spread both ends of the cotter
pin. Torque cable coupler nut to 35 lb. ft. (48 N·m).

! WARNING
Steering cable outer casing MUST BE free to
move back and forth for steering to function
properly. DO NOT fasten any wires, cables or oth-
er items to steering cable, as this may prevent it
from moving.

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a - Clevis Assembly
b - Steering Lever
c - Tie Bar
d - Clevis Pin
e - Cotter Pin

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a - Steering Cable
b - Cotter Pin
c - Locking Sleeve
d - Cable Coupler Nut
e - Steering Cable Guide Tube
f - Steering Cable End
g - Cotter Pin
h - Clevis Pin
i - Steering Lever

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90-12934--2 1097 STEERING SYSTEM - 6B-3
Manual Steering Swivel Ring
Component Repair
Removal
1. Remove steering cable.

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Steering Units Secured with Pivot Pins

a - Swivel Ring
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b - Cotter Pins
a - Cotter Pins c - Pivot Pins
b - Clevis Pin
c - Locking Sleeve Disassembly
d - Cable Coupler Nut
! CAUTION
2. Remove manual steering swivel ring. Be sure to
bend tab on tab washer away from pivot bolt be- DO NOT apply source of heat (i.e.-heat lamp, etc.)
fore removing. directly to swivel ring bushings, as damage to
bushing may result.
1. Remove components shown. It may be neces-
sary to apply heat to loosen loctite on nut.

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Manual Steering Swivel Ring Components

a - Guide Tube
b - Nut
c - Washer
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e - Bushings
Steering Units Secured with Pivot Bolts
a - Swivel Ring
b - Tab Washer
c - Pivot Bolt

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6B-4 – STEERING SYSTEM 90-12934--2 1097
Reassembly 4. Tighten nut and washer against swivel ring.
Torque nut to 35 - 40 lb. ft. (47 - 54 N·m).
1. Install bushings by pressing into swivel ring.

a - Bushings 50478

! WARNING a - Nut - Torque To 35 - 40 lb. ft. (47 - 54 N·m)

b - Washer
Loctite MUST BE applied to cable guide tube c - Swivel Ring
threads to prevent tube from loosening during
operation. Installation
2. Clean guide tube threads with a wire brush to re- Manual steering swivel rings secured with pivot bolts,
move old Loctite. Spray threads with Locquic follow method “a”.
Primer “T”. After primer has dried (approximately Manual steering swivel rings secured with pivot pins,
10 minutes), apply a liberal amount of Loctite follow method “b”.
No. 35 to guide tube threads (in area where swiv-
el ring and locknut will be installed).
METHOD “A”

1. Lubricate swivel ring bushings with Special Lubri-

cant 101.

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a - Apply Locquic Primer “T” Here

3. Turn swivel ring to obtain dimension shown.

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a - Bushings

2. Lubricate pivot bolts with Special Lubricant 101.

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a - Pivot Bolts
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a - Cable Guide Tube

b - Swivel Ring
c - 2-1/2 in.
1/8 in. (64 mm
3 mm)

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90-12934--2 1097 STEERING SYSTEM - 6B-5
3. HAND THREAD pivot bolts all the way into inner Method “B”
transom plate and swivel ring. DO NOT use a
wrench. Straddle tab washer tangs on inner tran- 1. Lubricate swivel ring bushings and retaining pins
som plate ridge. with Special Lubricant 101.

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a - Bushings

2. Install swivel ring. Be sure to spread both ends of

both cotter pins.

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a - Pivot Bolts
b - Tab Washer
c - Swivel Ring

4. Torque bolts to 25 lb. ft. (35 N·m). Bend washer

tabs against corresponding flats on bolt tabs. 23256

a - Swivel Ring
b - Cotter Pins
c - Pivot Pins (Hidden)

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a - Pivot Bolts
b - Washer Tabs

5. Move swivel ring back-and-forth to ensure that it

pivots freely.

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6B-6 – STEERING SYSTEM 90-12934--2 1097