BF90 Changing steering swivel arm?

ricksrealm · #1 (**permalink**) 06-13-2009, 01:53 PM

Looks like i may need to replace the rusted swivel arm on my 96 BF90A. I am unable to get grease up to the top of the swivel. The grease only comes out the bottom. The motor is really hard to turn/steer. Has anyone else had to do this? And is a costly repair? Does the motor case and lower unit need to be removed? It looks like to me that it can be done by removing the lower unit with shift rod. Two lower shock/mount bolts and the two studs that go thru the steering swivel... Any input? Thanks

boats.net · #2 (**permalink**) 06-17-2009, 10:14 AM

Yes powerhead, lower unit and mid section has to be removed to get steering shaft out. Sometimes can apply small amount of heat to soften grease and get freed up.

jadoug14 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-17-2009, 04:27 PM

My 40 horse was almost seized but I used a handheld propane torch on the shaft and was able to get it free. It did take a while but it did get a lot better.