Shift Shaft problem - 1999 8HP Mercury

JJsays77

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While I was taking off the water pump base, the shift shaft as well as the shift cam came out with it. I can't figure out how to put it back in for the life of me. Nowhere on the diagrams even show where it's supposed to go.

If this helps: Turning the propeller clockwise while gripping the driveshaft the lower unit will click. Turning the propeller counter clockwise will turn the driveshaft and doesn't click.

I'm really hoping I don't need to take apart the gear housing. Anyone know how to put the shift shaft back in?
 
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