1994 Johnson Evinrude "ER" 60 LV 150, 150C, 175 Service Manual, P/N 500611, Page 181Get this manual
f41 5Remove the large thrust washerthrust bearingand reverse gear from the gearcase1sl 6Remove the small thrust washer from either the face of the reverse gear or the propeller shaftf61 7Remove the four driveshaft bearing housing screws with washersrJl 8Pull up on the shift rod to engage FORWARD gearThis will provide necessary clearance to remove the pinion nutrJl 9Remove the pinion nut from the bottom of the driveshaft by using OMC Driveshaft Holding Socket, PI 311875and OMC Pinion Holder, PIN 334455 CDPad the handle of the holder to prevent damage to the gearcase18l1gl 10Pull up on the driveshaft to remove it from the gearcaseThe driveshaft to pinion taper is locking taperIf necessary, use OMC Puller, PIN 390706 Q), and OMC Backing Plate, PI 325867to break the lockInstall the tools as shown by clamping them around the driveshaft with the tool's set screw aligned with the water pump 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, then remove the toolsf101 11The bearing housing CD, shimsthrust bearingand thrust washer will come out with the driveshaft