Yamaha FT50C - Removing the Water Pump and Shift Rod; Checking the Water Pump and Shift Rod; Installing the Water Pump and Shift Rod

LOWR
Lower unit
6-9
62Y5A11
Removing the water pump and shift
rod
1. Remove the water pump assembly and
shift rod assembly
1
.
NOTE:
Pull up the shift rod assembly a little
a
to dis-
connect it from the shift slider
2
, turn it coun-
terclockwise 90°
b
, and then remove it.
Checking the water pump and shift
rod
1. Check the pump housing for deforma-
tion. Replace if necessary.
2. Check the impeller and insert plate car-
tridge for cracks or wear. Replace if nec-
essary.
3. Check the Woodruff key and the groove
on the drive shaft for wear. Replace if
necessary.
4. Check the shift rod for cracks or wear.
Replace if necessary.
Installing the water pump and shift
rod
1. Install the shift rod assembly
1
.
NOTE:
Install the shift rod assembly into the lower
case, turn it clockwise 90°
a
, and then push
it down
b
to connect it to the shift slider
2
.
2. Install the new oil seals into the oil seal
housing as shown.
3. Install the new O-ring
5
.
4. Install the new gasket
6
, oil seal housing
7
, new gasket
8
, and outer plate car-
tridge
9
.
Needle bearing attachment
3
:
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Driver rod L3
4
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