1988-1995 Mercury Force 5HP Outboards Service Manual, 90-823263 793, Page 202Get this manual
6 Remove lower gear shift rod (A) and clutch cam (8)Disassemble propeller shaft Clamp propeller shaft in vise (propeller end down)
IMPORTANT 8e sure vise is equipped with protective jaws (copper, brass or aluminum) to prevent damage to propeller shaft surface Remove clutch shift pin (A)Compress clutch spring with small screwdriver and remove clutch (8) from slot in shaft