1996 Mariner 135 hp prop shaft needs removing

[stepowcf]

I have a 1996 mariner outboard which has a bent and twisted prop shaft. I need to remove it. I'm at the point where I have all the outer parts removed, only the shaft is left attached to a clutch and gear behind it. Is there a cross pin of some sort in the clutch holding the prop shaft in, and how do I remove it?

 

[CharlieB]

Re: 1996 Mariner 135 hp prop shaft needs removing

First look at the exploded parts view

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Youu should be able to see how the spring pushes everything to default Forward gear. When the shift pin is pushed some for Neutral, more for Reverse.

The cross-pin is located in the shift slider, you will have to push the shift pin to release pressure while you drive the pin out.