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2.
Loosen hexagon set screw (4) on adjusting nut (5) and turn adjusting nut (5) clockwise to allow for
free play.
3.
Remove nylok nuts (6) and washers (7) on both ends of support rod (8).
4.
Remove support brackets (9).
5.
Position drain pan under cylinder (3).
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6.
Open both bleed nipples (10) on cylinder (3) to relieve pressure and drain oil.
7.
Remove two power steering hoses (11) from cylinder (3) and allow fluid to drain into drain pan.
8.
Remove nylok nut (12) and tiller bolt (13) securing cylinder (3) to tiller arm (14).
9.
Remove cylinder (3).
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10. Remove drain pan and dispose of contents in accordance with local procedures.
INSTALL THE STEERING CYLINDER
1.
Position cylinder (3) on tiller arm (14) and secure with tiller bolt (13) and nylok nut (12). Tighten nylok nut (12).
2.
Position support brackets (9) over ends of support rod (8) and piston ends of cylinder (3).
3.
Install flat washers (7) and nylok nuts (6) on ends of the support rod (8). Tighten nylok nuts (6).
4.
Install flat washers (2) and nylok nuts (1) on piston ends of cylinder (3). Tighten nylok nuts (1).
5.
Manually position engine (15) to amidships.
6.
Turn adjusting nut (5) counterclockwise until snug against starboard support bracket (9) to eliminate free play.
7.
Tighten hexagon set screw (4) to lock adjusting nut (5).
8.
Install the two power steering hoses (11) on the cylinder (3). Tighten fittings.
9.
Service RHIB power steering reservoir. (WP 0260 00)
