1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" Colt/Junior thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 507870, Page 218Get this manual
r:J6l 13Inspect the driveshaft bearing in placeIf necessary, remove the bearing and sleeve using the slide hammer and OMC Two-Jaw Puller PIN 391012The jaws of the puller must be reversed so the jaw tips are facing inwardUse stiff rubber band to keep the jaws togetherr:J7l 14Inspect the pinion bearing in placeIf necessary, remove the bearing using OMC Bearing Remover PIN 319880Place shop cloth inside the gearcase to catch the bearing and toolIf pinion bearing is removed for any reason, it must be replaced 118l 15Temporarily install the gearcase head into the gearcase