1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, P/N 508143, Page 213Get this manual
122 20Remove the forward gear, thrust bearing, and thrust washer1231 21 Inspect the water screen for blockageRemove the screens by removing both water screen screws22Inspect 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 PI 391257 and OMC Pinion Service Kit PI 433033 PIN 326575 Removerl lnstaller (from PIN 391257) PI 334987 Guide Plate (from PI 433033)