1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 60 deg Loop V Service Manual, P/N 508146, Page 180Get this manual
1.J8l 19Pull up on the detent lever until it snaps into NEUTRAL position Push the pivot pin out of the housing, then reach inside and pull the shifter off the detent lever
i ball and spring can come out with great force while removing the detent
"" Wear safety glasses to prevent personal injuryThe detent
1191 20Wrap the housing with shop clothRotate the detent lever 90 in either direction, then pull the detent lever out of the housing1201 21Remove the detent ball CD and spring Q)Remove the 25 forward gear needle bearings22The forward gear bearing and bearing housing are serviced as an assemblyIf either are worn or damaged, replace the entire assemblyf21l 23Remove the pinion bearing only if it needs to be replaced Before attempting removaltake out the bearing retaining screw on the side of the gearcase, or you'll damage the gearcaseReplace the screw's O-ringIf the pinion bearing must be replaced, use OMC Bearing Remover and Installer, PIN 391257, and assemble it as follows: