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Title: Lower unit - 2005 Mercury 9.9hp -
Post by: brianmtsinc 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
Title: Re: Lower unit - 2005 Mercury 9.9hp -
Post by: 206 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.
Title: Re: Lower unit - 2005 Mercury 9.9hp -
Post by: DIYARCHERYJUNKIE 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.
Title: Re: Lower unit - 2005 Mercury 9.9hp -
Post by: brianmtsinc 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: