Hello to All who Read : I have a new to me 1989 Merc 9.9 2 stroke motor that I am needing to change the impleer on. I am encountering a problem removing the bottom end and the restriction appears to be the shift linkage. Is there something I am missing or does some one have a drawing that can be shared to reflect the disconecting of the shift cable to allow for the bottom end to be lowered?
Appreciate and and all guidance.

Appreciate and and all guidance.