1988-1995 Mercury Force 5HP Outboards Service Manual, 90-823263 793, Page 190Get this manual
10Place shift rod coupling on shift rod Secure with spring pin (A) FINSTALLING GEAR HOUSING
1Coat upper splines of driveshaft with AntiSeize Lubricant (Special Tool NoFT-2987-1)2Pull lower shift rod (8) up as far as it will goApply bead of sealant (Special Tool NoFT-8983) to gear housingFT-8983 SEALANT