48476 Mercury SCREW HANDLE BRACKET TO STEERING HANDLE

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Required Tools    
Tool    Part Number    Part Description    Qty    
A     138-7574     Link Bracket     1    
B     1U-9200     Lever Puller Hoist     1    
C     9EP2723     Engine/Transmission Stand     1    
ZZ     9S-8927     Plugs     3    
8S-4950 Caps     3    Start By:
Install the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Remove and Install".
Remove the hood. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Hood - Remove and Install".
Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Air Cleaner - Remove and Install".
Remove the radiator. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Radiator - Remove".
Remove the upper drive shaft. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, RENR6933, "Drive Shaft (Upper) - Remove and Install".
Remove the implement, steering, pilot and braking pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, RENR6942, "Vane Pump (Implement, Steering, Pilot and Braking) - Remove".Note: SERVICE DATA: TOOLING (ZZ) WILL NOT BE IDENTIFIED IN PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE REMOVAL OR THE INSTALLATION. THIS TOOLING IS SHOWN IN ORDER TO ASSIST THE EXPERIENCED SERVICEMAN.Note: Put identification marks on all hoses, on all hose assemblies, on all wires, and on all tube assemblies for installation purposes. Plug all hose assemblies and all tube assemblies. This helps to prevent fluid loss, and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Personal injury can result from hydraulic oil pressure and hot oil.Hydraulic oil pressure can remain in the hydraulic system after the engine has been stopped. Serious injury can be caused if this pressure is not released before any service is done on the hydraulic system.Make sure all of the work tools have been lowered to the ground, and the oil is cool before removing any components or lines. Remove the oil filler cap only when the engine is stopped, and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.
Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position.
Drain the transmission oil into a suitable container for storage or disposal. The capacity of the transmission is 45 L (11.9 US gal). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7329, "Transmission Oil - Change".
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Close ball valve (5) .
Disconnect hose assemblies (1), (7) and (9) .
Disconnect electrical cables (2), (3) and (8) .
Disconnect electrical cable (4). Cut the cable straps that hold electrical cable (4) to the engine.
Disconnect electrical connector (6) (not shown), mounted to the pressure control valve for throttle control.
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Disconnect electrical cables (10), (13), and (15) .
Remove five bolts (14) and frame (16) .
Remove two batteries (12) and (17) .
Remove the two screws that hold fuse (11). Move fuse (11) aside.
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Remove cover (18) .
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Attach a hoist and suitable lifting slings to battery mount (19). The weight of battery mount (19) is approximately 70 kg (154 lb).
Remove four bolts (20) and three bolts (21) from each side.
Remove battery mount (19) .
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Disconnect electrical connectors (22), (24) and (25) .
Remove electrical connector (23) from the clip.
Cut the cable straps and disconnect electrical connector (27) .
Remove the bolt that holds clip (26) .
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Remove bolt (28) and bolt (