2009 Yamaha F40 Outboard Service Manual, Page 301Get this manual
Bracket unit Shift rod detent bolt h: 18 Nm (1.8 kgfm, 13.3 ftlb)
Disassembling the shift rod
1Remove the shift rod detent bolt a, the spring b, and the ball c2Remove the cotter pin d, and then remove the washer e, the bushings f, the bracket g, and the bushing h