1997+ Mercury 35/40HP 2 Cylinder Outboards Service Manual PN 90-826148R2, Page 218Get this manual
Drive Shaft Housing DisassemblyReassembly S ervicing components such as ste ering arm, drive shaft housing, exhaust assembly and swivel bracket will usually require powerhe ad andor ge ar housing removalR efer to TIO for powerhe ad removal and TIO for ge ar housing removalThe transom bracket, lower mount bracket, tilt tube and lower engine mounts can be serviced without powerhe adge ar housing removalHowever, TB MU RT RVICIN MP S