Honda Outboards BF40A/BF50A Service Manual, Page 139Get this manual
HONDA BF35A45A
GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY
aREMOVALINSTALLATION
1) Move the shift lever to the "N" position, loosen the lock nut and adjusting nut connecting the shift rod and B, and disconnect the shift rods
(1) SHIFT ROD A