1974 Johnson 40 HP Outboard Motors Service manual, Page 65Get this manual
dSwing shifter lever aside nd remove clutch clog cradleSee Figure -11 IMPELLER HOUSING
eThe propeller shaft with all components can be lifted out as unit Avoid losing detent balls and spring when removing lutch dog and othe components from the propeller shaftSee Figure 6-11Remove carbon from sh ift rad and remove shift l'ad from gea case
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fRemove pinion gear thrust bearing and washersNOTE; 16 rollers are used in the pinion bearing
gRemove drive shalt pinion using bearing puller (Special Tool '3 78445) and pulle jaws (Special Tool308093)See Figure 6-1 2Drive shift rod bushIng, washer, and "0" ring out of gearcase, using bushing punch (Special Tool304514) See Figure 6-13