1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 60 LV 90, 115, 150, 150C, 175 Service Manual, P/N 507127, Page 218Get this manual
Assembly
Before beginning assembly procedures, all gearcase components must be thoroughly cleaned and in serviceable condi tionRefer to Cleaning and Inspection1Assemble the following components of OMC Pinion Bearing Remover and Installer, PIN 391257, as shown:
-20 12 inHex Head Screw in0.0Flat Washer PIN 3265741nstailerRemover PIN 326587 Washer (1116 1314 in0.0.1
PI 391260 Plate and Bearing PIN 326582 Rod CD -20 inHex Head Screw
2Apply OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to the 18 needle bearings and insert them into the bearing case3Place the bearing on the installer tool with the lettered side of the bearing facing the top of the gearcaseUse OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to hold the bearing on the tool
PIN 326584 Spacer
INote Incorrect installation of the pinion bearing in the gearcase
drastically reduces the life of the bearingThe bearing is tapered so that when installed correctly, its shape compensates for stresses in the gearcase and allows full bearing contactWhenever gearcase is disassembled, the pinion bearing should be checked to ensure that it has been installed with the lettering facing up