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POWER STEERING - 8A-590-823226--1 996
Testing and Repair
Refer to appropriate MerCruiser Stern Drive
Service Manual.
Checking Pump Fluid Level
Refer to Section 1B - “Maintenance” (see “Table of
Contents”).
Filling and Air Bleeding
System
Refer to Section 1B - “Maintenance” (see “Table of
Contents”).
Belt Adjustment
V-Belt
IMPORTANT: Do not pry on power steering pump
with pry bar or screwdriver. Serious damage may
result.
1. Install drive belt on pulleys and adjust tension as
follows:
a. Pivot pump away from engine, as required,
until correct tension is obtained, as shown.
b. After obtaining correct tension, securely
tighten pump brace and pump mounting
bolts.
2. If a new drive belt has been installed, recheck belt
tension after running for five minutes.
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b
a
a - Belt Should Depress 1/4 In (6 mm)
b - Screws and Nuts
Serpentine Belt Adjustment
1. Using a 5/8 inch wrench, loosen the nut on the ad-
justment stud.
2. Place the 5/16 inch deep socket on the hex end
of the adjustment stud rotate starboard tensioner
until there is 1/4 inch (6 mm) deflection is
achieved between the pulleys with the greatest
distance between them (this location may be dif-
ferent with various belt configurations).
3. While holding adjustment stud at the correct belt
tension, tighten locking nut.
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b
a
Bravo Model With Power Steering Shown (Other
Configurations Will Be Different)
a - Locking Nut
b - Adjustment Stud
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