Shift Housing, Gear and
Propeller Shaft Removal
Push down on the shift rod. This will move the
detent lever downward to clear the inside of the
gearcase when the shaft assembly is pulled out.
Unscrew the shift rod from the detent lever.
Remove screws, cover, and shift rod from the
gearcase.
Discard the cover gasket. Remove the shift rod O-
ring from inside of cover and discard.
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1. Cover gasket
Use an appropriate tool to apply downward pres-
sure on the detent while pulling on the propeller
shaft assembly. Remove propeller shaft assembly
from the gearcase.
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Counter Rotation Models
1. Tool
GEARCASE – COUNTER ROTATION
GEARCASE HOUSING INSPECTION
Water Intake Screens
Remove and clean water intake screens. Replace
if damaged.
1. Water intake screen
GEARCASE HOUSING
INSPECTION
Refer to GEARCASE HOUSING INSPECTION on
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