1978 Johnson 55 HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 84Get this manual
hPull the driveshaft and bearing housing out of the gearcase and remove pinion gearPush shift rod down in reverse gear positioniRemove four screws from shift rod cover assemblySee Figure 6-18Unscrew shift rod from shifter detent in gearcaseRemove shift rod and cover assembly as an assemblyjRemove propeller shaft, forward gear and bearing housing from gearcase as an assemblySee Figure 6- 22 Figure 6-23Removing Driveshaft Lower Bearing
DISASSEMBLY OF PROPELLER SHAFT, FORWARD GEAR AND SHIFT MECHANISM
Figure 6-22Removing Propeller Shaft aRemove clutch dog pin retainer spring, pin, and clutch dog, and remove propeller shaft, forward gear and bearing, and bearing housingDiscard the retainer springSee Figure 6-24RETAINER SPRING PIN
Remove bearing setscrew from gearcase before attempting lower driveshaft bearing removalSee Figure 6-23 insertkIf necessary, remove lower driveshaft bearingUsing parts from Bearing Remover-Installer (Special Tool #385546, remover Special Tool #320672)See Figure 6-23Place washer, bearing, plate, and guide sleeve on bolt in that orderSee Figure 6-23Insert in gearcaseScrew remover #320672 onto screw thru gearcase cavityShoulder on tool must face lower bearingTighten screw with wrench to remove bearingPROPELLER SHAFT BEARING HOUSING Oil seals can be removed by driving them outBearings may be removed in the same manner, if necessaryAll nut and screw threads that were coated with OMC Nut Lock or Screw Lock must be thoroughly cleaned before reassemblyE,J55