1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 507871, Page 240Get this manual
9Remove the shift yoke with long-nose pners 1131 10 Remove the shifter lever pivot pinDiscard the pivot pin
1141 11Remove the propeller shaft and reverse gear components
from the gearcasel
12Using magnetic tool, locate and remove the two shifter detent balls and one detent spring from the gearcase
r:;-;;J 13Use long-nose pliers to remove the clutch dog and shifter lever assemblyUse no forceTilting the shifter lever slightly will allow you to remove it from the gearcase