1978 Evinrude Outboards 9.9/15HP Service Manual, Page 86Get this manual
7 Remove driveshaft from gearcaseUnscrew lower shift rod and connector from shifter lever and yoke assemblySee Figure 6- 22Remove clutch dog, pinion gear, lower thrust washer, pinion bearing, and upper thrust washer from gearcaseSee Figures 6-29 and 6-29ARemove forward gear, shifter lever yoke assembly, and bearing from gearcaseShifter lever and yoke are serviced as an assemblySee Figures 6-29 and 6-29A10If shift rod bushing and "0" ring are worn, use slide hammer (Special Tool #380658) and 14" diameter by 15" (380 mm) long rod threaded on both endsUse nut with corners ground to clear castingRemove shift rod washer, "0" ring and bushingSee Figure 6-30Figure 6-30Pulling Shift Rod Bushing, O-Ring and Washer 11If driveshaft seals and bearings are worn, use OMC Special Tool #386661 to pull driveshaft upper bearing seals from gearcaseSee Figure 6-31To remove driveshaft bearing, drive out with OMC Special Tool #319880See Figure 6-31Remove bearing sleeve using OMC Special Tool 386661Invert gearcase and driveshaft bearing will fall out