1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 90 CV 88 thru 115 Service Manual, P/N 507126, Page 195Get this manual
II 23The forward gear bearing and bearing housing are serviced as an assemblyIf either is worn or damaged, replace the entire assembly24Remove the pinion bearing only if it needs to be replacedBefore attempting removal:
V4Remove bearing retaining screw gearcase
on side of
V6Remove bearing retaining ring on top of the pinion bearing using long-handle needle-nose pliers such as Snap-On No911 CP, or equivalentIf the pinion bearing must be replaced, assemble as shown from OMC Universal Pinion Bearing Remover and Installer, PIN 391257:
14-20 12 inHex Head Screw
in0.0Flat Washer PIN 326582 Rod PIN 391260 Plate PIN 326574 Remover 14-20 114 inHex Head Screw