Replace water pump in 4.5 hp 2 stroke

[Flounda]

I have a 2003 Merc 2 stroke 4.5 HP that need an impellar. Anyone know how to disengage the shift linkage so the lower unit can be removed?
Thanks, Flounda

 

[guyjg]

disconnect #4 http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show....png&inbr=4603&bnbr=50&bdesc=Shift+Components