1996 Mercury Force 25 HP Service Manual 90-830894 895, Page 100Get this manual
27Install a-ring and a-ring retainer plate on bearing carrier 33Install water pump assembly as outlined inWater Pump Reassembly Section"
aO-RingO-Ring Retainer Plate
28Secure a-ring and retainer plate to bearing carrier with screwsTighten screws securely
aThrust HubThrust Hub CapPropellerPropeller Nut
34Install gear housing as outlined in "Gear Housing Installation Section"
35Fill gear housing with lubricant
Disconnect spark plug leads BEFORE installing gear housing on driveshaft housing
36Position gear housing on driveshaft housing
aligning waterline seal in water pump
37While holding gear housing assembly, rotate flywheel in clockwise direction to align driveshaft splines with crankshaft splines