1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507124, Page 211Get this manual
Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing Servicing Inspect the bearings in placeIf bearing is removed for any reason, it must be replaced 1291.I]
1To remove the propeller shaft seal(s), front and rear bearings, use ONIC Bearing Puller, PIN 432130, attached to either ONIC Slide Hammer, PIN 432128, or ONIC Puller Bridge, PIN 432127Thoroughly clean the housing in solvent2Install new bearings in the bearing housing using OMC Bearing Installer, PIN 33499715500
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Oil and place new forward bearing on the tool with lettered side of the bearing facing the toolInstall the bearing until the tool contacts the housingOil and place new rear bearing on the tool with lettered side of the bearing facing the toolInstall the bearing until the tool contacts the housing
3Install seal(s) in bearing housing: If installing two back-to-back seals, use ONIC Seal Installer, PIN 910585, or 326556Apply ONIC Gasket Sealing Compound to the metal casing of the seals before installingInstall the inner seal with lip facing toward the bearing housing and install the outer seal with lip facing away from the bearing housingApply OMC TripleGuard grease to the seal lips after installing15501