2001-2014 Honda BF/BFP8D, BF/BFP9.9D Outboards Shop Manual, Page 75Get this manual
BFBO-BF9.9C 1) Install the clutch shifter with the "F" mark facing toward the forward bevel gear side and align the center of the clutch shifter pin hole with the shifter pin groove of the propeller shaft as shown2) Install the shift spring into the propeller shaft
FORWARD BEVEL GEARSIDE
REVERSE BEVEL GEAR SIDE