Mercury Mariner 4, 5, and 6HP 4-Stroke Factory Service Manual, Page 229Get this manual

Mercury Mariner 4, 5, and 6HP 4-Stroke Factory Service Manual, Page 229

SHIFT LINKAGE
5Remove shift lever6Remove detent ball and spring

aShift LeverDetent BallSpring

ReassemblyInstallation
1Lubricate detent spring and ball with 2-4-C with Teflon Marine Lubricant and install ball and spring in cavity as shown2Install two O-rings on shaft of shift leverCoat shaft and O-rings with 2-4-C with Teflon Marine Lubricant and install shift lever