Mercury 25 EFI Service Manual page 427

12. Use the pry points to aid in the water pump base removal from the gear housing.
a
13. Remove the water pump base seal with a screwdriver. Do not scar the water pump base seal surface with the screwdriver.
If the surface is damaged, replace the water pump base.
a
14. Remove the screw and washer securing the shift shaft assembly.
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a
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b
c
a - Pry points
b - Water pump base
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a - Water pump base
b - Seal
a - Shift shaft assembly
b - Screw
c - Washer
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