1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507124, Page 225Get this manual
Disassembly
1Remove the propeller and mounting hardwareInspect the propeller for spun hub[] 2Drain the gearcase by first removing the oil level plugthen the oil filiidrain plug Inspect the lubricant for water which will give it milky appearance, or overheating, which will give the lubricant black color and burned odor[] 3Remove the four propeller shaft bearing housing screws with O-rings using 5 16 inthin wall socket9438
rn 4.Propellertwo OMC Housing Puller, PIPI N330278, and Using inscrews, 316982, or OMC Shaft Bearing N
puller body from OMC Universal Puller Kit, PI 378103, pull the propeller shaft bearing housing from gearcase
5Remove the two retaining rings using OMC Retaining Ring Pliers, PIN 331045Retaining rings are under extreme pressure during removal and installationTo prevent personal injury, wear safety glasses and proceed with care to avoid unsnapping the ring from the pliersAfter the retaining rings are removed far enough from the gearcase to clear the housing, release the tension on the pliers while retaining ring is still around the propeller shaft6Remove the retainer plate from the gearcase