Suzuki outboard motors 1988 2003 repair manual., Page 283Get this manual
LOWER UNIT 8-15 -
stepStep 11
7Using closing-type snap ring pliers, remove the gearcase circlip8Remove the pinion, thrust washersshimsand thrust bearing and pull out the driveshaft from the gearcase9Then remove the forward gear and shim(s)Be sure to remove all shims and reinstall the same amount of shims10Remove the shift rod collar nut11Then remove the shift rod assembly12Remove the reverse gear and bearing housing from the propeller shaft assembly that had been already removed13Disassemble the propeller shaft and clutch assembly14After removing the clutch shifter dog spring from around the shifter, use drift to drive out the pin and then slide the clutch dog shifter off the propeller shaft 15Remove the return spring from the end of the propeller shaft