1978 Johnson 55 HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 85Get this manual
bRemove shift lever pinSee Figure 6-25Disengage shift lever from cradle in shifter shaft, and remove shifter shaft and cradleSee Figure 6- 26Remove shift lever SHIFT LEVER
BALL AND SPRING
SHIFTER SHAFT PIN
Figure 6-27Removing Shifter Detent dThe forward bearing and cup are replaced as an assemblyIf replacement is necessary, tap cup out of bearing housingSee Figure 6-26USing bearing remover (Special Tool #387205), pressing pilot #320898 and an arbor press, press bearing from gearTool lip must clamp under ends of rollersSupport tool with parallel bars on arbor pressSee Figure 6-28