Mercury FourStroke 2.5 - Shift Linkage Removal and Installation

Shift Linkage
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Shift Linkage Removal and Installation
Shift Linkage Removal
1.
Remove the powerhead. Refer to Section 4A ‑ Powerhead Removal.
2. Remove the screw retaining the shift lever.
3. Remove the shift lever from the driveshaft housing.
4. Remove the cotter pin from the upper shift shaft.
5. Remove the shift shaft lever from the upper shift shaft.
a - Shift lever
b - Screw
c - Shift shaft lever
d - Washer
e - Washer
f - Cotter pin
g - Upper shift shaft
6. Inspect the two O‑rings on the shift lever. Replace if required.
a - O‑ring
b - Shift lever
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b
c
d
e
f
g
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