1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 60 LV 90, 115, 150, 150C, 175 Service Manual, P/N 507127, Page 211Get this manual
1231 4Remove the set screws and remove the flange1241 5Remove the shim from either the flange or forward gear1251 Remove the thrust bearing 1261 7Remove the bearing housing from the forward gear1271 aRemove the thrust bearing from the forward gear9Inspect the forward gear for excessive wear or damage
12s1 replacedIf removal of the bearing is only if it needs to be 10Remove the forward gear bearing necessary, use OMC