Mercury INSTALLATION MANUAL D7.3L D-TRONIC - Manual (Page 30)

D7.3L D-TRONIC DIESEL ENGINES - BRAVO MODELS
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Inner Transom Plate
1. Insert wires, hoses and shift cable through appropriate openings in inner transom plate.
2. Position gimbal housing on transom and hold in place.
NOTE:
When tightening transom assembly fasteners in the following step, start in the center
and, using a circular pattern, move outward. Tighten in small increments and go around the
pattern several times until the proper torque is achieved.
IMPORTANT: Steering lever continuity circuit wire must be positioned as shown to
avoid stressing wire when steering lever moves.
72043
71626
71628
70005
71629
c
a
a
a
b
d
a -
Locknuts and Flat Washers (8)
b -
Bolt
c -
Steering Lever Continuity Wire
d -
Transom Plate Continuity Wire
3. Secure transom assembly with hardware as shown. Torque to 20-25 Ib-ft (27-34 Nm).