1995 Johnson Evinrude "EO" 60 LV 90, 115, 150, 150C, 175 Service Manual, P/N 503151, Page 189Get this manual
W 5Remove the large thrust washerthrust bearingand reverse gear from the gearcase
6V6Remove the small thrust washer from either the face of the reverse gear or the propeller shaft7Remove the four driveshaft bearing housing screws with washers8Pull up on the shift rod to engage FORWARD gearThis will provide necessary clearance to remove the pinion nut
9Remove the pinion nut from the bottom of the driveshaft by using OMC Driveshaft Holding Socket, PIN 311875and OMC Pinion Holder, PIN 334455 CDPad the handle of the holder to prevent damage to the gearcase
[]]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, PIN 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 tools