I have the service manual for the engine but have not found the information for servicing the vertical pivot shaft. With the engine hanging free on a hoist and the steering control arm completely disconnected from the horizontal transom mount tube the pivot action is very stiff.
What is the correct disassembly procedure to remove the swivel bracket [pivot yoke/kingpin (?)] and clean out what is probably 30 years of gunk? I dont think just shooting new grease into the zerk fitting will remedy this problem. I am hoping this does not necessitate removing the power head. Ugh.
edit- to be clear the engine is separated from the transom mounting bracket that has the tilt hydraulic cylinder
Any tips appreciated.