I am trying to remove the lower unit on my 1998 mercury 25EH #0G640007, 2-stroke, to replace water pump. I can't find how to seperate the shift linkage. On E/J and Nissans there is an access plate to seperate the linkage. I don't see that on this motor. I pulled the four main bolts to see if it was accessed once you could drop the lower unit, slightly. All I see is the rubber boot over the shaft. I'd appreciate any help.
For whatever reason, it looks like I never purchased the service manual for this motor, which is unusal for me.
For whatever reason, it looks like I never purchased the service manual for this motor, which is unusal for me.