Mercury Mariner 8/9.9HP 4-Stroke Factory Service Manual, Page 67Get this manual

Mercury Mariner 8/9.9HP 4-Stroke Factory Service Manual, Page 67

Starter Motor Removal CAUTION
Disconnect the battery leads from the battery before removing starter1Disconnect the battery leads from the battery2Disconnect the BLACK cable (wRED sleeve)3Remove starter mounting bolts4Remove ground cable5Remove starterb

Starter Motor Disassembly
1Using screwdriver remove the following:

Circlip Pinion Stopper Pinion