Mercury INSTALLATION MANUAL D7.3L D-TRONIC - Manual (Page 55)

D7.3L D-TRONIC DIESEL ENGINES - BRAVO MODELS
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4. Install drive unit shift cable.
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a
b
c
a -
Washers (2)
b -
Lock Nut - Tighten Until Contact, Then Back Off 1/2 Turn
c -
Cotter Pin - Insert from Top and Spread Both Ends
5. Place adjustment tool over drive unit shift cable, as shown. Hold tool in place, using a
piece of tape over the barrel retainer.
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6. Locate center of remote control and control cable play (backlash).
a. Shift remote control to neutral.
b. Push in on shift cable end with enough pressure to remove play, and mark position
“a” on tube.
c. Pull out on shift cable end with enough pressure to remove play, and mark position
“b” on tube.
d. Measure distance between marks “a” and “b” and mark position “c” half-way be-
tween marks “a” and “b.”
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a
c b
c
IMPORTANT: Be sure to keep center mark “c” aligned with remote control shift cable
end guide edge when making the following adjustment.