1984-1986 Mercury Force 4HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 59Get this manual
NOTE Top of seal must be flush to .010" (0.25 mm) below chamfer in seal boreFigure 6FLUSH TO
.010" (0.25 mm)
3Install O-ring seal in groove of gear housing,
4Slide pump body down shift rod and position on housing
5Apply sealant (Special Tool NoT 8983) to threads 01 studDO NOT TI GHTEN NUT
Flgur6SProperly In.billed