LOWR Lower unit8-85TIP:Make sure to fit the tip a of the shift rod 1into the slot b in the shift rod joint.Installing the water pump1. Install the water pump. See “Installing thewater pump” (8-30).Checking the lower unit for airleakage1. Check the lower unit for air leakage. See“Checking the lower unit for air leakage”(8-31).Installing the lower unit1. Install the extension (U-transom model),lower unit, trim tab, and propeller. Seesteps 1–7 in “Installing the lower unit” (8-31).2. Fill the lower unit with gear oil up to theproper level. See steps 5–8 in “Changinggear oil” (10-11).15324ab