1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507124, Page 233Get this manual
Assembly Before beginning assembly procedures, all gearcase components must be thoroughly cleaned and in serviceable conditionRefer to Cleaning and Inspection, Page 6-5 1421 1Assemble the following components of OMC Pinion Bearing Remover and Installer, PIN 391257, as shown:
14-20 12 inHex Head Screw
inO.DFlat Washer
PIN 326584 Spacer
PIN 326582 Rod 326575 Installer 14-20 114 inHex Head Screw PIN 391260 Plate
2Place the bearing on the installer tool with the lettered side of the bearing facing the toolUse OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to hold the bearing onto the tool3Insert the tool with the bearing into the gearcaseDrive the bearing into the gearcase until the washer on the tool contacts the spacer143 4Remove the toolPosition new O-ring
CD on the pinion bearing screwApply OMC Nut Lock to threads ofthe screwInstall the screw into the gearcaseTighten the screw to torque of 48-80 inIbs(5,5-9,0 Nm)
5To install the water intake screen, drop it into the water intake cavity, and push it down as far as it will go with screwdriver or other suitable tool