1995 40 HP trigger removal?

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Hello folks,
I am trying to remove and replace the trigger on my 95' Mercury 40HP 4 cylinder 2 stroke but there is some kind of plate in the way and I cannot figure out how to remove it? My Seloc manual has no such reference to this part so I am stumped for now. Any help would be appreciated, parts should be here in a day or two.
Thanks, Mike

 

[racerone]

Flywheel and hub should have been pulled off as an assembly

 

[firenfix4u2@gmail.com]

OK, well that's embarrassing. Can I use a puller (I have several), or do I need a factory tool of some sort? Will probably be the only one I ever pull off.

 

[racerone]

You can use a strongback and 2 of the threaded holes.-----Did you mark the flywheel to get it back together the same way.

 

[firenfix4u2@gmail.com]

I did not mark the flywheel, I did not know I wasn't pulling the whole piece off (oops). I have only removed flywheels from smaller outboards before so this one threw me off.

 

[airshot]

That is why no one recomends the aftermarket manuals!
Factory service manuals often give the tips and tricks to make the job easier...If I buy something new, I order the manual, but if used, I often find a used factory manual on Ebay.. No idea why the type went bold !!

 

[firenfix4u2@gmail.com]

Bold is fine, point taken. Meanwhile it all makes a little sense now.
Thanks guys!

 

[firenfix4u2@gmail.com]

Since I removed the flywheel from the hub without marking it, how do put it back on and make sure I don't have any issues with it? Is it a timing thing I need to be concerned with?
Thanks.