1976 Evinrude 40HP outboards Service Manual, Page 66Get this manual
dSwing shifter lever aside and remove clutch dog cradleSee Figure -11IMPELLER HOUSING
eThe 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 6-11 Remove carbon from shift rod and remove shift rod from gearcasefRe move pinion gear
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gRemove lower pinion bearing using bearing puller (Special Tool #378445) and puller jaws (Sp ecial Tool #308093)See Figure 6-12
16 rollers are used in the pinion bearing 43133