1991 Johnson/Evinrude Models "EI" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 205Get this manual
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Driveshaft Bearing Housing Service
The driveshaft bearing is not serviceableReplace the bearing housing if the bearing is worn or damagedAlso, inspect the driveshaft bearing surface if the bearing is damaged37 1Using punch and mallet, drive the two seals out of the housingDiscard the seals2Remove the O-ring from the bearing housing and discard3Clean the bearing housing in solvent to remove sealer from the seal bore and the O-ring groove
13839 4Install new seals back to back in the housing
using OMC Seal Installer PI 335823Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to the metal casings of the seals before installingInstall the inner seal with flush lip facing toward the bearing housing, then the outer seal with extended lip facing away from the bearing housingApply OMC Triple-Guard grease to the seal lips after installing
40 5Lightly apply OMC Triple-Guardgrease to new O-ring and install in its groove in the bearing housing15468