Lower unit removal

[Boatergod]

I have a Mariner 9.9M serial# 682-CL 324668. I’m trying to remove the lower unit to access the water pump. I disconnected the shift linkage at the coupler located about halfway down the shaft and it still won’t pop off. Any knowledge about the year of the motor or additional steps I need to take would help alot. Thanks.

 

[William01]

Often there is a bolt hiding under the trim tab. If you have that bolt out and the other visible bolts removed and the lower unit still won’t drop out then I suspect the splines on the drive shaft are rusted on the engine.

 

[Boatergod]

Often there is a bolt hiding under the trim tab. If you have that bolt out and the other visible bolts removed and the lower unit still won’t drop out then I suspect the splines on the drive shaft are rusted on the engine.

Could you send pic of the trim tab you are talking about. Thanks

 

[William01]

 

[Boatergod]

Awesome thanks