MID-SECTION

5
50557

CLAMP/SWIVEL BRACKETS and

A
DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING
Table of Contents
Page
Mid-Section Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A-1
Swivel Bracket Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A-1
Mid-Section Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A-2
Transom Bracket Components (55 Model) . . . . . 5A-2
Mid-Section Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A-3
Transom Bracket Components (50/60
Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A-3
Mid-Section Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A-4
Drive Shaft Housing Components . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A-4
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A-5
Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A-5
Tilt Lock Lever/Transom Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A-5
Drive Shaft Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A-7

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Mid-Section Components

Swivel Bracket Components

17 a
1 - Swivel Bracket
2 - Bushing (2)
3 - Oil Seal
12 b
4 - Bushing 13
5 - Grease Fitting
10 11 18
6 - Washer (2)
7 - Yoke 16
8 - Retaining Ring
9 - Roll Pin
17
10 - Steering Arm
14 c
A
11 - Bracket 15 a
12 - Locking Plate
13 - Bolt (2)
14 - Steering Link
15 - Bolt
16 - Spacer 19 A
17 - Lock Nut
18 - Washer (2) 3 9 4
19 - Washer (2)
2
A

1
5

A
2
A 3
6

Lubrication/Sealant Application Torque Specifications

Points
a 20 lb. ft. (27.0 N·m)
A 2-4-C w/Teflon Marine Lubricant (92-90018A12)
b 40 lb. ft. (54.0 N·m)
c Torque until it seats, then back off 1/4 turn.

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Mid-Section Components

Transom Bracket Components (55 Model)

1 - Transom Bracket
2 - Grease Fitting
3 - Pin
4 - Transom Bracket A
5 - Lock Lever
6 - Spring
7 - Bushing
8 - Spring
9 - Lever 8
10 - Roll Pin
11 - Washer (2) b 9
29 34 7 10
12 - Bracket 33
13 - Anode
1
14 - Bolt (2)
15 - Washer (2)
28 5 21
16 - Bolt:
5 (30mm)
1 (35mm)
32
17 - Lockwasher (2) 30
2
18 - Lock Nut (2) 31 3 A
19 - Pin 4
20 - Tilt Tube
21 - Lock Nut (2)
22 - Bolt (4)
23 - Washer (4)
24 - Nut (4)
6
25
25 - Bolt (2) 11
26 - Washer (2) b
27 - Thumb Screw (2) A 16
28 - Rubber Grip 17 27
29 - Tilt Lever 26 D
30 - Bushing 20
31 - Washer 12 B
32 - Washer
33 - Bolt
34 - Link
35 - Bolt (4) b 18 15
36 - Washer (8)
37 - Bracket (2)
38 - Shim (4)
19
39 - Nut (4) 13 14
22 23 24 a
21
35 36
36
39
37
38

Lubrication/Sealant Application Torque Specifications

Points a 60 lb. in. (7.0 N·m)
A 2-4-C Marine w/Teflon Lubricant (92-90018A12) b 25 lb. ft. (34.0 N·m)
B Loctite 271 (92-823089--1)

D Special Lubricant 101 (92-13872A1)

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Mid-Section Components

Transom Bracket Components (50/60 Models)

A
1 -
Transom Bracket
2 -
Grease Fitting
3 -
Pin
4 -
Transom Bracket
5 -
Tilt Lock Lever
b
32 37
6 -
Spring A
7 -
Bushing A
8 -
Spring 9
8 10
9 -
Lever 36 7
10 -
Roll Pin
11 -
Washer (2) 35
12 -
Bracket 33 3
13 -
Anode Plate
14 -
Bolt (2) 34 31 21
15 -
Washer (2)
16 -
Bolt:
5 (30mm) 11
1 (35mm)
17 - Lockwasher (2) 4 2
18 - Lock Nut (2)
19 - Pin
20 - Tilt Tube
21 - Lock Nut (2) 5 6
A
22 - Spacer 25
23 - O-ring 16
24 - Cap 27 26 17
25 - Clamp A
26 - Washer
27 - Screw 22 20 12
28 - Bolt (4)
21 1
29 - Washer (4) 18
30 - Nut (4)
Non-Power Trim
24 b 13
31 - Link
32 - Tilt Lever 15
33 - Bushing 28 14 a
34 - Washer
35 - Wave Washer
36 - Knob
19 29
37 - Bolt 23
38 - Nut 30
39 - Bolt

39
38

Lubrication/Sealant Application Torque Specifications

Points
a 60 lb. in. (7.0 N·m)
A 2-4-C w/Teflon Marine Lubricant (92-90018A12)
b 25 lb. ft. (34.0 N·m)

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Mid-Section Components
e 9 f
12
Drive Shaft Housing Components 10 13 a
19
c 11 14
8
1 - Drive shaft Housing 20
2 - Seal
15
3 - Bolt (4)
7
4 - Exhaust Tube 22 21
5 - Gasket 23
6 - Pin
7 - Exhaust Plate 16
8 - Bolt 6
9 - Lock Nut (2)
10 - Washer (2)
11 - Washer (2)
12 - Bolt (4)
5 24
13 - Mount
14 - Bolt (2)
15 - Pin (4) A
16 - Bushing 4
17 - Coupling
18 - Spacer
19 - Lock Nut 25
20 - Washer c 3
21 - Wave Washer 26
22 - Shift Link
23 - Bushing
24 - Shift Shaft A
27 b
25 - Seal
26 - Clamp
27 - Bolt (2)
28 - Water Tube 2 28
29 - Seal
30 - Bolt (2)
31 - Ground Strap 29
32 - Bolt (4)
33 - Cover (2)
34 - Screw (4)
35 - Nut (4)
36 - Clamp (2) c 33
37 - Washer (2) A 32 34
38 - Nut (2)
31
39 - Connector
40 - Tube 30
1
41 - Fitting
42 - Washer (4)
43 - Bolt (4)
44 - Lock Nut 47 35
45 - Washer I
46 - Stud 36
47 - Mount (2) 37
46 38 e
40
39
45
Torque Specification 42
41
17
a No Torque Requirement - 44
Drive Unit Until Tight, 43 18
But Joint Must Be Free to
d
Pivot d
b 80 lb. in. (9.0 N·m)
Lubrication/Sealant Application
c 220 lb. in. (25.0 N·m)
Points
d 40 lb. ft. (54.0 N·m)
A 2-4-C w TeflonMarine Lubricant (92-90018A12)
e 50 lb.ft. (67.5 N·m)
I Loctite 35 (92-59328-1)
f 28 lb. ft. (38.0 N·m)

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Disassembly Reassembly
Remove shock system assembly (refer to Section 5C) from
non power trim models. Tilt Lock Lever/Transom Bracket
Remove power trim assembly (refer to Section 5B) from Apply Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine Lubricant to tilt lock lever
power trim models. shank, spacer and bushing prior to reassembly.
Servicing components such as steering arm, driveshaft b e
housing, exhaust assembly, swivel bracket assembly, etc. d
generally require powerhead and/or gear housing remov-
al. Refer to appropriate section in service manual. Compo-
nents such as transom bracket, lower mount bracket, tilt
tube and lower engine mounts can be serviced without
powerhead/gear housing removal; however, outboard c
must be supported (shown) before servicing components
not requiring powerhead/gear housing removal. a
f
! WARNING
Failure to support outboard as shown could result in
personal injury and/or damage to outboard or boat.
Typical Outboard Shown

b 51079
a - Spring
b - Tilt Lock Lever
c c - Bushing
d - Spring
e - Lever
f - Roll Pin

Install roll pin to tilt lock lever assembly using appropriate

punch.

51078
a - Hoist
b - Rope
c - Lifting Eye (P/N 91-90455)

Refer to parts views on pages 1, 2 and 3 and disassemble

mid-section components as required.
51078

! CAUTION
When reinstalling outboard tilt tube, longer threaded
end of tilt tube must extend approximately 3/4 in.
(19mm) toward steering cable nut side of boat.

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Lubricate outboard tilt tube using Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine Install and secure yoke and washer using snap ring.
Lubricant and install into swivel bracket.
Secure transom brackets into place using fiber washers
and lock nuts.

b c a

51078
b
a - Tilt Tube
b - Fiber Washer
c - Lock Nuts 51079

Apply Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine Lubricant to steering arm a - Washer

b - Yoke
shaft and install. c - Snap Ring

Install lower mounting bracket to transom brackets.

b
a

a
a
b

51079
b
a - Steering Arm
b - Washer

b 51079
a - Lower Mounting Bracket
b - Bolt

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 Install clamp.
Drive Shaft Housing
Secure transom bracket assembly to transom.
Install drive shaft housing to transom bracket assembly.
Secure using bolts and components as shown.

e e
g g
c c b

f a
51097
b
a - Clamp
b - Bolts [220 lb. in. (24 N·m)]

Install shift linkage assembly and new gasket to drive shaft

51097 housing.
a - Transom Bracket Assembly
b - Drive Shaft Housing Assembly b
a
c - Bolts [28 lb. in. (32 N·m)]
d - Lock Nuts [50 lb. ft. (69 N·m)]
e - Washer
f - Rubber Mount
g - Washer

Secure lower mount assembly to drive shaft housing. Se-

cure drive shaft housing to yoke.

d
c

e 51097
b
a - Shift Linkage Assembly
b - Gasket

Install powerhead and gearcase assemblies referring to

appropriate sections of service manual.
Powerhead Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A
Lower Unit Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A

51097
a - Lower Mount
b - Bolt
c - Washer
d - Rubber Washer
e - Lock Nut [50 lb. ft. (68 N·m)

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