1994 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 231Get this manual

1994 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 231

Gearcase Servicing40RP, 45, 55 Removal

i 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 rodrJl3Mark the trim tab and the gearcase before removing the trim tab so tab is put back in the same positionRemove the trim tab retaining screw and the trim tab from the gearcase4Using 58 inthin wall socket, remove the countersunk screw with the lock washer