1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 60 thru 70 Service Manual, P/N 508144, Page 196Get this manual
9Remove the pinion and driveshaft from the gearcase as follows: Pull up on the shift rod to engage FORWARD gear position Using OMC Driveshaft Holding Socket PIN 334995 and an 1116 inopen-end wrench, back the pinion nut off the driveshaftPad the handle of the wrench to prevent damage to the gearcase The driveshaft to pinion taper is locking taperIf necessary, use OMC Puller PIN 387206 CD and OMC Backing Plate PIN 325867 Q) to break the lockInstall the tools as shown by clamping them around the driveshaft with tool's set screw aligned with the impeller drive cam slotThen, tighten the set screw into the slotAlternately tighten the two vertical screws against the backing plate inserted between the puller and the gearcase until the driveshaft pops loose from the pinion Remove the driveshaft with the driveshaft bearing housingand shim(s) (b), thrust washerand thrust bearing from the gearcaseReach inside the gearcase and remove the pinionIt may be necessary to pull up on the shift rod to gain enough clearance to remove the pinionf181 10Push down on the shift rod and unthread the shift rod from the detent leverRemove the four screws, shift rod, and cover assembly from the gearcaseDiscard the cover gasketRemove and discard the O-ring from inside the cover11Remove the propeller shaft assembly from the gearcase 56Geng