69M3E11LOWR123456789Lower unitSpecial service tools .....................................................................................6-1Lower unit ....................................................................................................... 6-2Removing the lower unit ............................................................................6-5Removing the water pump and shift rod.................................................... 6-5Checking the water pump and shift rod .....................................................6-6Propeller shaft housing ................................................................................. 6-7Removing the propeller shaft housing assembly....................................... 6-8Disassembling the propeller shaft assembly .............................................6-8Disassembling the propeller shaft housing................................................ 6-8Checking the propeller shaft housing ........................................................6-8Checking the propeller shaft...................................................................... 6-9Assembling the propeller shaft assembly .................................................. 6-9Assembling the propeller shaft housing.....................................................6-9Drive shaft and lower case..........................................................................6-10Removing the drive shaft.........................................................................6-11Disassembling the lower case .................................................................6-11Checking the pinion and forward gear.....................................................6-12Checking the drive shaft ..........................................................................6-12Checking the lower case .........................................................................6-12Assembling the lower case...................................................................... 6-12Installing the drive shaft...........................................................................6-13Installing the propeller shaft housing .......................................................6-14Installing the water pump and shift rod....................................................6-14Installing the lower unit ............................................................................6-15