1969 Evinrude 40 HP Big Twin, Big Twin Electric Lark Service Manual 4596, Page 69Get this manual
dThe propeller shaft with all components can be lifted out as unitAvoid losing detent balls and spring when removing clutch dog and other components from the propeller shaftSee Figure 6-17Remove carbon from shift rod and remove shift rod from gearcaseeRemove pinion gearNOTE: in the pinion bearing16 rollers are used
fRemove driveshaft pinion and thrust bearings, using bearing puller (Special Tools #3 78445 and #308093)See Figure 6-18
Figure 6-14Removing Pivot Shaft Screw
gDrive shift rod bushing, washer, and "0" ring out of gearcase, using bushing punch (Special Tool #304514)See Figure 6-19hRemove oil retainer from top of gearcase, using seal puller (Special Tool #377565) and extractor (Special Tool #301927)See Figure 6-20
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Figure 6-15 Removing Pivot Shaft
jRemove retaining ring to release lower bushingThe upper and lower pivot shaft bushings must be removed from the front exhaust cover