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If necessary, remove the pull cable from the lower link (Removing the Pull Cable).
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Using needle-nose pliers, remove the cotter pins that secure the latch bars to the latch release rod.
NOTICE
Take note of the orientation of each cotter pin before you remove them. Reinstalling the cotter pins incorrectly may cause damage to the latch mechanism.
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Slide the latch release rod out of either end of the lower link.
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Slide the two latch bars out of the lower link.
NOTICE
Take note of the orientation of the latch bars before removing them. Installing the latch bars in the wrong orientation interferes with the latch operation and may cause damage to the motor.
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Apply a synthetic or marine grade, general-purpose grease to the replacement latch bars.
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Insert the replacement latch bars into the lower link, following the correct orientation for the latches to lock onto the mount base correctly.
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Insert the replacement rod into either end of the lower link, feeding it in between the two sets of needle rollers inside the lower link, and through the holes in the two latch bars.
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Reinstall the cotter pins to secure the latch bars to the latch release rod.
NOTE:
If you are installing new cotter pins from a service kit, you must use the cotter pins from bag A. The pins in bag B are not used in theForce® Pro trolling motor.
