Mercury Force 9.9, 15HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 154Get this manual
FINSTALLING WATER PUMP 1Install water pump Apply liberal amou nt of grease (Special Tool NoFT-2961) to drives haft end Carefu lly guide driveshaft through impeller and driveshaft sea until impeller pin engages slot in impellerApply sealant (Special Tool NoFT-8983) to threads of four screws
Secu re water pump to gear housing with four screws (Al
GINSTALLING GEAR HOUSING
1Shift lower unit into forward gear by pulling up on lower shift rod to position hole in rod for assembly to upper shift rod INCORRECT CORRECT
IMPORTANT Turn propeller while shifting to avoid damage to clutch dogs and gears