2007 BF225 - Trouble Removing Propellor Shaft / Dog Clutch

[AlphaBob]

Trying to remove the Propeller Shaft Assembly to inspect the dog clutch and related gears. I was able to loosen the Propeller Shaft Holder and move it backward approximately 1-1/2” but, it will not come out any further. Related, when I tap on the Propeller Shaft Holder, the shift rod protruding up from the front of the lower unit moves as though it’s hung up on something on the forward end of the Propellor Shaft.

From my experience working on other Honda outboards, once the Propeller Shaft Holder is unbolted and loosened, the entire assembly just pulls out. Am I missing something?

Here’s a picture of the Propellor Shaft Holder unbolted, loosened, and pulled back as far as it goes. At this point, additional pulling / tapping causes the short vertical shift rod to wiggle as though something is hung up at the front of the propellor shaft. I’ve got a video of this wiggling posted on rumble:

2007 Honda BF225 Propellor Shaft

Trying to remove the propellor shaft on a 2007 BF225. Have successfully loosened the propellor shaft holder and pulled it back approximately 1-1/2" . Pulling and tapping haven't worked to remove it fu

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[pvanv]

I believe you need to remove the rotating shift shaft first.

 

[AlphaBob]

By "rotating shaft" do you mean the long vertical drive shaft?

 

[ahicks]

Nope. He's thinking the same thing I am. Talking about the lower shift shaft. It may be engaging something that's not allowing you to pull the prop shaft.