1994 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 217Get this manual
122120Remove the forward gear, thrust bearing, and thrust washer123121Inspect the water screen for blockageRemove the screens by removing both water screen screws22Inspect the pinion bearing for damage without removing itIf bearing is damaged, remove and discard the pinion bearing from the gearcaseIf the bearing is removed for any reason, it must be replaced Remove the bearing retaining screw from the gearcaseDiscard the seal from the screw Assemble the following components of OMC Pinion Bearing Remover and Installer PIN 391257 and OMC Pinion Service Kit PIN 433033 PIN 326582 Rod (from PIN 391257) PIN 326575 Removerllnstaller (from PIN 391257)