Mercury Mariner 4, 5, and 6HP 4-Stroke Factory Service Manual, Page 228Get this manual

Mercury Mariner 4, 5, and 6HP 4-Stroke Factory Service Manual, Page 228

SHIFT LINKAGE
RemovalDisassembly
1Remove powerhead referring to Section 4A "Powerhead" Also remove gear housing referring to Section 6, "Gear Housing 2Remove screw and slide lever off shaft of shift lever3Remove upper shift shaft and lever assembly