1969 Evinrude 40 HP Big Twin, Big Twin Electric Lark Service Manual 4596, Page 72Get this manual
hThe reverse drive assembly can now be removed by withdrawing the propeller shaftSee Figure 6-27Tilt the pinion gear toward the rear and withdraw it through the gearcase head openingSee Figure 6-28The forward drive unit will drop out if gearcase is turned overSee Figure 6-29iRemove Phillips head screw holding metal lead guard in gearcase, and remove guard from gearcasePull forward coil, using coil puller (Special Tools379784 and Kit379843)See Figure 6-30Pull forward bearing race, using race puller (Special Tools379829 and Kit #379843)See Figure 6-31jRemove gearcase head seal, using seal extractor (Special Tool #309811)Drive bearing from gearcase head Figure 6-29Removing Forward Drive