2018 df200 lower unit removal

[jHydroman]

Glad you didn't damage anything, we all learned something from you frustrations, thanks or sharing it with us.

Jim

[Moonlighter]

Looks like my initial guess was correct. I grabbed a copy of the service manual and you have to remove the lower starboard side cover and release the clutch rod. Thanks Moonlighter for the advice. Glad i didnt try to force it.

No problems.

I thought there was something else specific to the AP’s and lower unit removal - to do with gear shift position or something electronic?

Have you got anything else to add about that?

[gsmith27]

weather been tough in the noreast the last week but it looks like i have a window sat to get it done. i'll follow up with results.

[gsmith27]

FYI .manual also said to unplug harness to shift accuator while in neutral b4 removing. Plan on trying this wknd then i'll update.

[Moonlighter]

FYI .manual also said to unplug harness to shift accuator while in neutral b4 removing. Plan on trying this wknd then i'll update.

Ah yes, That was it.

I did see a report on THT where someone didnt do that and then had problems.

[gsmith27]

ok, it is off but i had help. Local shop just became an official suzuki dealer so i had them come over. Disconnected the pin for the clutch rod but it didnt seem to help much. in the end he was just a bit more agressive with the wedges then i was.Two small wood wedges around a big screwdriver. i didnt want to take a chance i would damage something. Turns out shaft was a bit stuck even after one season. Weather still just above freezing here so im sure that didnt help. Thanks for the help guys.