1991 Johnson/Evinrude Models "EI" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 203Get this manual
22 20Remove the forward gear, thrust bearing and thrust washer
23 21Inspect the water screen for blockageRemove the
screens by removing both water screen screws
22Inspect the pinion bearing for damage without removing itIf
bearing is damaged, remove and discard the pinion bearing from the gearcaseIf the bearing is removed for any reason, it must be replaced Remove the bearing retaining screw from the gearcaseDiscard the seal from the screw Assemble the following components of OMC Pinion Bearing Remover and Installer PIN 391257 and OMC Pinion Service Kit PIN 433033 PIN 326582 Rod (from PIN 391257)
PIN 326575 Removerlnstaller (from PIN 391257) PIN 334987 Guide Plate (from PIN 433033)