Honda BF35A-BF45A Outboard Motors Shop Manual., Page 139Get this manual
GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY 1Move the shift lever the "N" position, loosen the lock nut and adjusting nut connecting the shift rod and B, and disconnect the shift rods
SHIFT ROD A
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WASHER (4)
VERTICAL SHAFT
12 11 10 40 mm HEXBOLT (4) 35 N-m (3.5 kg-m, 25.3 ft-lb)