4 hp Johnson 1994

[Denis]

Trying to change the water pump on my outboard. Got the lower unit off no problem. Put the new pump on but now how do I slide the lower unit back on while holding the nylon key on the shaft. The key turns the pump impeller. Can't fit lower unit back on with the key in the way and I can't put the key in the pump and slide it onto the shaft. Can anyone help? Denis