1993 Johnson Evinrude "ET" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, P/N 508283, Page 231Get this manual
Gearcase Servicing45, 55 Removal
ill twist and remove all spark plug leads
"" 1To avoid accidental starting of engine while servicing,
2Remove the shift lever retaining pinPush the shift lever toward the powerhead to disengage the shift lever from the shift rodf313Mark the trim tab and the gearcase before removing the trim tI tab so tab is put back in the same positionRemove the trim tab retaining screw and the trim tab from the gearcasef314Using 58 inthin wall socket, remove the countersunk tI screw with the lock washer5Remove the screw from inside trim tab cavity1sl6Remove the four gearcase retaining screws with lock washEJ ers7Remove the gearcase assembly from the exhaust housing, being careful not to bend the shift rodSecure the gearcase in suitable holding fixtureCOA3140