1991 Johnson/Evinrude Models "EI" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 204Get this manual
Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing Servicing
Inspect the bearings in placeIf bearing is removed for any reason, it must be replaced
1291.1311 1To remove the two seals, front and rear bearings,
2Install new bearings in the bearing housing using OMC Bearing Installer PIN 334997
use OMC Bearing Puller PIN 432130 attached to either OMC Slide Hammer PIN 432128 or OMC Puller Bridge PIN 432127Thoroughly clean the housing in solvent15500
Oil and place new forward bearing on the tool with lettered side of the bearing facing the toolInstall the bearing until the tool contacts the housing Oil and place new rear bearing on the tool with lettered side of the bearing facing the toolInstall the bearing until the tool contacts the housing