Accidentally pulled the shift linkage from lower unit. '86 Yamaha 9.9hp 4 stroke LS

[av8roc]

Model number FT9.9ELJ

I removed the lower unit and gave it a whack without disconnecting the shift linkage. :face palm:

The linkage popped out of the lower unit and now I'm wondering if I made a big boo boo..

I don't see anything in the parts blowup below holding the linkage in place so I was hoping someone here would have an idea of what to do or knows what holds the linkage in place.

Many thanks in advance,

Sean

 

[99yam40]

Re: Accidentally pulled the shift linkage from lower unit. '86 Yamaha 9.9hp 4 stroke

Not positive but I believe the lower unit will have to come apart to get the linkage back where it belongs

 

[sutor623]

Re: Accidentally pulled the shift linkage from lower unit. '86 Yamaha 9.9hp 4 stroke

Not positive but I believe the lower unit will have to come apart to get the linkage back where it belongs

It does.

 

[av8roc]

Re: Accidentally pulled the shift linkage from lower unit. '86 Yamaha 9.9hp 4 stroke

OK guys, thanks. Im guessing thats beyond my pay grade and will take it to a dealer to fix. Really mad at myself on this one!

 

[sutor623]

Re: Accidentally pulled the shift linkage from lower unit. '86 Yamaha 9.9hp 4 stroke

OK guys, thanks. Im guessing thats beyond my pay grade and will take it to a dealer to fix. Really mad at myself on this one!

Double check with service manual, but if so, yes this is a chore.

 

[av8roc]

Re: Accidentally pulled the shift linkage from lower unit. '86 Yamaha 9.9hp 4 stroke

$350 for my Yamaha dealer to replace the bad seal, re-insert the linkage and replace the water pump. Not too bad I suppose.

 

[sutor623]

Re: Accidentally pulled the shift linkage from lower unit. '86 Yamaha 9.9hp 4 stroke

$350 for my Yamaha dealer to replace the bad seal, re-insert the linkage and replace the water pump. Not too bad I suppose.

Nah not bad.