9-3 LOWER UNIT
To separate the bearing housing from the gearcase, use two
(2) 8mm bolts A as screw jacks, by alternately turning each
one equally.
This will keep the housing level as it pushed off the gearcase.
Remove the pinion gear 1.
Remove the forward gear 2 (with thrust washer 5, back-up
shim 4 and bearing 3)
Lift out driveshaft 1, driveshaft bearing housing 2 and shift
rod assembly 3.
Account for the seal 4 on the driveshaft bearing housing.
Remove the detent ball 1, spring 2 and plate 3.
Remove driveshaft 2 from driveshaft bearing housing 1 and
take off shim 3, thrust washer 4 and thrust bearing 5.
Pull out the spring pin 6, then remove the preload spring 7.
A
3
1
2
Shift cam