1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" Cross V 88 thru 115, 150 thru 175, P/N 507874, Page 237Get this manual
5Remove the thrust washerthrust bearing reverse gear from the gearcase
1131 Remove the four driveshaft bearing housing screws withwashers1141 7Rotate the propeller shaft while pulling up on the shift
rod to engage the clutch dog in FORWARD gear positionThis will provide necessary clearance to remove the pinion nut
1141 8Remove the pinion nut from the bottom of the driveshaft by using OMC Driveshaft Holding Socket PIN 311875 CD and OMC Pinion Holder PIN 334455 Pad the handle of the holder
to prevent damage to the gearcaser:;-;:;l r:;cl 9Pull up on the driveshaft to remove it from the gearcaseThe driveshaft to pinion taper is locking taper If necessary, use OMC Puller PI 390706 and OMC Backing Plate PI 325867 CD to break the lockInstall the tools as shown by clamping them around the driveshaft with the tool's set screw aligned with the water pump drive cam slotThen, ighten 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, then remove the tools