1992 25hp evinrude tracker

[Xenon012]

i need help removing the shifter rod so i can change the water pump i completely removed the lower end but the water pump is still connected into the shifter rod dont know what else to post need any more info lemme know thanks

[boats.net]

Have to remove the keeper on end of shift shaft then can remove nut.

[Xenon012]

ok prolly a dumb question but whats the keeper and how do you remove it

[boats.net]

It's like a ferrule on end of shaft, has a split it just pry open a little of slide off of shaft.