1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, P/N 508143, Page 215Get this manual
36 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 damaged
1371 1Using punch and mallet, drive the two seals out of the
housingDiscard the seals2Remove the a-ring from the bearing housing and discard 3Clean the bearing housing in solvent to remove sealer from the seal bore and the a-ring grooveDR2062
13811391 4Install new seals back to back in the housing using OMC Seal Installer PIN 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 Tripe-Guard grease to the seal lips after installing
1401 5Lightly apply OMC Tripe-Guardgrease to new a-ring and