1995 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 50 thru 70 3-cylinder Service Manual, Page 209Get this manual

1995 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 50 thru 70 3-cylinder Service Manual, Page 209

9Remove the pinion and driveshaft from the gearcase as follows: Pull up on the shift rod to engage FORWARD gear position [1ID

Using OMC Driveshaft Holding Socket, PIN 334995, and an 1116 inopen-end wrench, back the pinion nut off the driveshaftPad the handle of the wrench to prevent damage to the gearcase
The driveshaft to pinion taper is locking taperIf necessary, use OMC Puller, PIN 387206 CD, and OMC Backing Plate, PIN 325867 Q), to break the lockInstall the tools as shown by clamping them around the driveshaft with tool's set screw aligned with the impeller 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