Mercury 40 Service Manual page 468

4-Stroke Models
MERCURY/MARINER 25, 30/40, AND 45/50
4. Disconnect shift shaft by un-snapping retainer to lower clip and sliding retainer to the
left.
a -
b -
5. Make a scribe line showing alignment of trim tab to gear case and remove trim tab bolt
and washer.
a -
b -
90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
a
2
b
Retainer
Lower Clip
b
Bolt and Washer
Scribe Line
1
a
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