1988 Johnson Evinrude CC 60 thru 75 outboards Service Manual, Page 222Get this manual
Disassembly 1Remove the propeller and mounting hardwareInspect the propeller for spun hub Igl 2Drain the gearcase by first removing the oil level plug, then the filldrain plug Inspect the lubricant for presence
of water, metal chips, or burned odorWater in the lubricant will give it milky appearanceOverheating will give the lubricant black color and burned odor
E.J O-rings using a
3Remove the four propeller shaft bearing housing screws with 016 inthin wall socket
1101 4Using two special OMC Screws PIN
316982516-18 in or two OMC Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing Pullers PIN 330278 and the puller body from OMC Universal Puller PIN 378103, pull the propeller shaft bearing housing from the gearcase5Remove the two retaining rings using OMC Retaining Ring Pliers PIN 331045Retaining rings are under extreme pressure during removal and installationWear safety glasses and proceed with care to avoid unsnapping the ring from the pliersAfter the retaining rings are removed far enough from the gearcase to clear the housing, release the tension on the pliers while retaining ring is still around the propeller shaft