1995 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 211Get this manual
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20Remove the forward gear, thrust bearing, and thrust
washer21Inspect 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
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Remove the bearing retaining screw from the gearcaseDiscard the seal from the screwAssemble 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) PIN 334987 Guide Plate (from PIN 433033) -20 inHex Head Screw in0.0Flat Washer