TOHATSU BFT115A Service Manual page 517

Remove the shift plate (1) from the shift slider (2), then
remove the two shift springs (3) and two steel balls (#9)
(4).
• Take care not to let the shift springs and steel balls
(#9) pop out of the shift slider during removal of the
shift plate.
PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL
Remove the reverse bevel gear assembly (1) and
propeller shaft (2) from the propeller shaft holder (3)
using a hydraulic press as shown.
Remove the following parts from the propeller shaft
holder (1):
– Propeller shaft (2)
– Thrust bearing (3)
– Thrust bearing washer (4)
– O-ring (5)
GEAR CASE (STANDARD ROTATION)
(4)
(2)
(3)
(1)
(2)
(1)
(3)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(1)
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