Replacing steering friction pads on Evinrude 9.5

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I have a new (to me) 1972 Evinrude 9.5, Model 9222.<br /><br />The steering friction adjustment pads are worn, one fell out in pieces, needing replcing. I was able to get two new pads at a local dealer.<br /><br />These pads are washers, 3/4" in diameter with a 1/4" hole, made from a brake-pad type of material. The steering friction adjustment screw runs down through these pads and the pads are located on either side of a curved, slotted bar with a metal washer behind each pad for stability. Tightening the steering friction adjustment screw causes these pads to apply pressure to the curved, slotted bar creating friction to retard the side-to-side movement of the motor, similar to brake pads.<br /><br />It appears, from the parts manual, that I can remove the steering friction adjustment screw from the top and replace the pads using long tweezers. <br /><br />Anyone have first-hand experience replacing these pads? I would appreciate the benefit of your experience.<br /><br />Thanks,

 

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Re: Replacing steering friction pads on Evinrude 9.5

I have not replaced mine but have dis-assembled this area on 2 different occasions. It is not hard to put it back together & long tweezers or needle nose pliers do help. You should not have any problems. <br /><br />If you ever decide to remove the clamshell housings from your engine, pay close attention to where each part goes as it is not too fun to take it all back apart just to install one small piece...not that this has ever happened to me...