1985 Mercury Outboard V-300 V-3.4L Shop Service Manual, Page 250Get this manual

1985 Mercury Outboard V-300 V-3.4L Shop Service Manual, Page 250

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aSteering Cable Moun ting TubeAdjustment Nuts; Torque to 35 FtLbs(4.8mkg)Locktab (Bend against Flat on Each Adjustment Nut)
Core ot each steering cable (transom end) must be fully retracted Into