2005+ Mercury Verado 4 Stroke 200/225/250/275 6 gear housing Service Manual, Page 133Get this manual
Left Hand Rotation IMPORTANT: Verify the spring is wound on so that it does not cross over on itself and that it lies flat against the clutch once it is assembledIf it does not lie flat against the clutchnew spring must be installed abcd-
Propeller shaft Cross pin retaining spring Cross pin (not shown) Sliding clutch
eReverse gear assemblySpool and actuating shaft assemblyDetent pin (not shown)
Shift Shaft Assembly
Removal
NOTE: It is possible to remove and service the shift shaft assembly (but not the shift crank inside the gearcase) without removing any or the internal components ofthe gear housing