1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" 60 thru 70 Service Manual, P/N 507873, Page 191Get this manual
9Remove the pinion and driveshaft from the gearcase as follows: Pull up on the shift rod to engage FORWARD gear position []]
Using OMC Driveshaft Holding Socket PIN 334995 and anV'6 in open-end wrench, back the pinion nut off the driveshaftPad the handle of the wrench to prevent damage to the gearcase
The driveshaft to pinion taper is locking taper If necessary, use OMC Puller PI 387206 CD and OMC Backing Plate PI 325867 Q) to break the lockInstall the tools as shown by clamping them around the driveshaft with tool 's set screw aligned with the impeller drive cam slotThen, tighten the set screw into the slotAlternately tighten the two vertical screws against the backing plate inserted between the puller and the gearcase until the driveshaft pops loose from the pinion the driveshaft with the driveshaft bearing 1171 Removeand shim(s) CD, thrust washerand thrust housing bearing from the gearcaseReach inside the gearcase and remove the pinion It may be necessary to pull up on the shift rod to gain enough clearance to remove the pinion