1995 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 225Get this manual
Gearcase Servicing40RW, 40RP, 45, 55 Remova l
1To avoid accidental starting of engine while servicing, twist and remove all spark plug leads
rn 2the powerhead to lever retaining shift Push the shift lever Remove the shift pinlever from the shift toward disengage the
rn tabMark the trim backandthe same positionRemove the trim 3tab the gearcase before removing the trim so tab is put in
tab retaining screw and the trim tab from the gearcase58