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    curiosity- Lower Unit

    I was looking on parts sites (just looking at what one costs, not needing one), and came across lower units. They sell them without the shaft? So when you get it, do you have to take it apart to put the shaft in? doesn't the shaft have to have the gear put on inside?

    Just curious what is the process if you buy a LU and install yourself.

    thanks!

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    Most of the current gears cases have a two piece drive shaft, there is a clip inside the keeps it in place. You pull the drive shaft up and it breaks the clip then you move the drive shaft to the new gear case and clip it in.
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    96 150 Faststrike, is that clip above or below the water pump?

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    All of them are below the water pump and the upper drive shaft bearing housing.
    By the way, you need a puller or a big a$$ slide hammer to break the clip.
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    thank you

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    No problem
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