1994 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 232Get this manual
Disassembly
1Remove the propeller and mounting hardwareInspect the propeller for spun hubI,l 2Drain the gearcase by first removing the oil level plugthen the oil filiidrain plug Inspect the lubricant for water which will give it milky appearance, or overheating, which will give the lubricant black color and burned odor
1sl3Remove the four propeller shaft bearing housing screws with O-rings using 516 inthin wall socket1nl4Using two OMC516-18 inscrews, PIN 316982 or OMC Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing Puller, PIN 330278, and puller body from OMC Universal Puller Kit, PIN 378103, pull the propeller shaft bearing housing from gearcase
5Remove the two retaining rings using OMCRetaini ing Ring Pliers PIN 331045Retaining rings are under