Yamaha 90HP 2 Stroke Lower Unit Removal

[binspector]

I have a 2001 Yamaha 90HP 2 stroke. I am getting ready to replace the water pump and I have watched several videos. In none of the videos do I see anyone disconnecting a shift rod. I have changed a few water pumps in other engines that required the shift rod to be disconnected in order for the lower unit to drop down. When I see the videos it seems all that's needed is to remove the bolts that actually hold the lower unit on. Is this correct or am I missing something?
Thanks!
Bryan

 

[ClassicAQ]

yam 90 doesn't have a shift/drive shaft connection. The shift shaft slides in/out of drive shaft tube. Smaller yam hp engines has the shaft connections you refer to. The woodruff key can present challenges, fyi. Before dropping LU I recommend getting a service manual model/year specific to your engine.

 

[binspector]

Thank you for that information. I am doing this job for a friend and he is in the process of getting a service manual.

 

[ClassicAQ]

There are only three 90hp Yam models for 2001. The link below is the service manual for all three:
https://www.vansoutboardparts.com/s...-manuals/441-2001-yamaha-60x-70x-75x-90x/file