1997+ Mercury 35/40HP 2 Cylinder Outboards Service Manual PN 90-826148R2, Page 250Get this manual
6Remove nuts and washers securing the lower pivot pinRemove lower pivot pinRetain the pivot pin bushings from the clamp brackets and trim unit7Remove the trim unit Disassembly
Shock Rod Removal
IMPORTANT: Power trim system is pressurizedOutboard must be in the full "UP" position (trim rod fully extended) prior to filldrain plug, or manual release valve removal1Remove reservoir cap2Remove manual release valve assembly