Removing the water pump and shift
rod
1. Remove the water pump housing 1 and
impeller 2.
2. Remove the woodruff key 3.
3. Remove the outer plate cartridge 4,
gasket 5 and dowels 6.
4. Set the gear shift to the neutral position
at the lower unit. Make sure that the shift
rod is in the neutral position using a spe-
cial service tool.
Shift rod push arm:
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5. Remove the shift rod assembly 7.
2
4
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Checking the water pump and shift
rod
1. Check the water pump housing. Replace
2. Check the impeller and insert cartridge.
3. Check the Woodruff key 1 and the
4. Check the shift rod. Replace if cracked or
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1
5
3
6
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Lower unit (counter rotation model)
if there is deformation.
Replace if cracked or worn.
groove a on the drive shaft. Replace if
worn.
a
worn.
1
2
3
1
4
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6
7
8
9
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