Mercury VERADO L6 User manual

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TRIM ROD ASSEMBLY KIT
L6 VERADO
IMPORTANT: This document is written to aid our dealers and company service personnel in the proper installation or service
of our products. Persons who are not familiar with these or similar products produced by Mercury Marine, and who have not
been trained in the recommended servicing or installation procedures should have the work performed by an authorized
Mercury Marine dealer. Improper installation or servicing of the Mercury product could result in damage to the product or
personal injury to the installer or persons operating the product. Always refer to the appropriate Mercury Marine service
manual for component removal and installation instructions.
NOTE: After completing installation, these instructions should be placed with the product for the owner’s future use.
Components Contained in Kit
6430
a
b
Ref. Qty. Description Part Number
a 1 Shock rod assembly NSS
b 2 Trilobe pin 821539
Trim Cylinder Rod Kit Installation
Power Trim System Removed from Outboard
Installation
1. If the power trim system was removed from the outboard, refer to Power Trim ‑ Trim Cylinder and Pivot Pin in the
appropriate service manual for removal and installation instructions.
2. After installing the components, fill and bleed the power trim system. Refer to Check Fluid and Purge the Power Trim
System in the appropriate service manual.
Power Trim System Installed on Outboard
Removal
NOTE: If the power trim system is installed on the outboard, the trim cylinder rod assembly may be removed without removing
the complete power trim system from the outboard.
1. Engage the tilt lock. Refer to Power Trim ‑ Power Trim System in the appropriate service manual.
2. Remove the trim cylinder rod ends from the mount cradle. Refer to Power Trim ‑ Power Trim System in the appropriate
service manual.

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3. Retract the trim cylinder rods.
a - Tilt lock engaged
b - Trim cylinder rods retracted
4. Rotate the trim cylinder downward, slightly past horizontal.
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5. Extend the trim cylinder rods.
6. Momentarily actuate the trim switch to retract the cylinder rod end to relieve system pressure.
a - Internal hex mounting screws (6 mm)
b - Trim cylinder rods extended
7. Place a drip pan under the trim cylinder before removing the end cap. Fluid loss will occur when the end cap is removed.
8. Remove the trim cylinder end cap. Remove the cylinder rod assembly. Refer to Trim Cylinder Disassembly in the
appropriate service manual.
Installation
1. Lubricate the O‑ring with clean power steering fluid on the end cap assembly. Install the new trim rod assembly.
2. Tighten the end cap to the specified torque. Refer to Trim Cylinder Reassembly in the appropriate service manual for
component installation.
7218
a
b
7219
b
a

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Description Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
End cap 61 – 45
3. If the cylinder was removed for disassembly, install the trim cylinder to the pivot pin. Tighten the trim cylinder mounting
screws to the specified torque.
Description Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
Trim cylinder mounting screws 26 – 19.2
4. Retract the trim cylinder rods.
5. Rotate the trim cylinders to align with the mount cradle. Extend the trim cylinder rods.
6. Install the trim cylinder rod ends to the mount cradle. Refer to the appropriate service manual section for installation.
7. After installing the components, fill and bleed the power trim system with Power Trim and Steering Fluid. Refer to Check
Fluid and Purge the Power Trim System in the appropriate service manual.
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
114 Power Trim and Steering
Fluid Power trim system 92-858074K01

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