Re: Prop shaft woble.
This is close, but just in case others decide to follow these instructions there is one crucial detail that is missing. In order to get the prop shaft out it is required that the shift shaft be removed first.
This requires the lower end to be removed from the motor. Make sure the gear case is in neutral before you take it down. There is a slotted nut that retains the shift shaft and seal. There is a special socket to remove the nut ,but I used a punch and a hammer and it came loose with ease. Pull the shaft up and out. After this the prop shaft will come out easily. I was amazed how easy the whole thing came apart.
I also discovered two seals under the water pump that serve to seal the driveshaft. One keeps the water out of the gear case and the other keeps oil out of the water. Knowing this, it makes me wonder if these should be changed whenever a new water pump is installed since they are part of the water pump assembly and not the gear case.
One other thing I discovered, a lot of insurance companies cover lower end damage. My company is looking after mine. They told me to simply take the parts and lower end into my marine dealer and they would look after it.
This whole ordeal has been a real learning experience for me. I would like to thank the people that were kind enough to post suggestions. They were a big help to me.
