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Lower unit - 2005 Mercury 9.9hp -
« on: February 24, 2015, 01:26:06 PM »
I removed the lower unit on my 2005 Mercury 9.9 to replace the impeller. It seemed easy enough.  I am NOT a mechanic by any means. In fact, I am beginning to think I should not have attempted this.....  :bash:

I removed the 4 bolts on the bottom and then the 1 bolt holding on the shift linkage and bushing - only accessible after dropping the lower unit a few inches. To the surprise of many, I replaced the impeller without issue, but now cannot get the lower unit back on. The issue seems to be the linkage and I am wondering if I screwed up by removing it where I did OR if I just need to keep working at it?? I am worried that I may bend the linkage if I push any harder.

Any help is greatly appreciated!!
THANK YOU!!
Brian

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Re: Lower unit - 2005 Mercury 9.9hp -
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2015, 02:26:33 PM »
Last spring, I went for it just like you on a yami 15hp.  Make sure it's in neutral.  I kind of remember the same problem you are having.  I don't think you gears are lining up.  Take it out, turn the prop a little bit and try again.  I remember it is kind of tight the last little push and was relieved when it went in all the way.

I was unfortunate enough to have to do it two times in a week.  The rubber O ring didn't come with my kit and I took a gamble of buying one and replacing that the second time.  Pissin good.

Keep trying.  You didn't hurt a thing.

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Re: Lower unit - 2005 Mercury 9.9hp -
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2015, 02:40:14 PM »
Yeah the prop position and the gears being in neutral.  I remember it getting stuck then it will slide in when you free up the gear.

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Re: Lower unit - 2005 Mercury 9.9hp -
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2015, 05:12:38 PM »
Thanks!  I am not sure I had it in neutral - I will run out and try that now :tup:

 


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