Mercury V6 & V8 FourStroke Shift Shaft Handle Tool 8M0142973

Mercury Shift Shaft Handle Tool 8M0142973 is a genuine Mercury OEM service tool designed for servicing compatible Mercury V6 and V8 FourStroke outboard gearcases. Mercury's Service Tool Guide identifies this tool specifically for positioning the lower shift shaft during gearcase installation.

Compatible with the following:

• Mercury V6 FourStroke outboards
• Mercury V8 FourStroke outboards
• Select Mercury Pro XS models
• Select Mercury SeaPro models
• Select Mercury Verado models
• Select Mercury Racing V8 outboards
• Compatible V6 and V8 gearcase applications

This specialty tool helps correctly position the lower shift shaft during gearcase installation, making it useful for professional gearcase service and repair. It is distinct from Mercury Shift Shaft Tool 8M0142969, which is used to remove and install lower shift shafts and bushings.

Mercury parts catalogs show 8M0142973 across numerous modern V6 and V8 applications, including 175HP through 450R models, although exact applicability varies by gearcase configuration.

To Confirm Compatibility: Contact our team with your engine serial number at (727) 596-5929 before ordering.