1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 90 LV 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 Service Manual, P/N 507128, Page 304Get this manual
Gearcase Servicing Removal
1Avoid accidental starting of motorDisconnect the charge coil connectors between stator assembly and power packs, and battery cables at the battery
3Using 5s inthin wall socket, remove the screw flat washer
2Rotate the propeller shaft and shift gearcase into the REVERSE positionRemove the shift rod retaining screw
4Scribe mark on the gearcase and trim tab so tab can be reinstalled in the same positionRemove the trim tab and gearcase retaining screw[5Remove the four gearcase retaining screws with washers
Under some full tilt conditions or periods where the engine's gearcase is removed, the trimtilt unit could be out of sequence, not fully supporting the engine's weightEngine might drop unexpectedly to its trimmed out positionTo avoid personal injury, always support the engine's weight with suitable hoist or the trailering arms during service6Remove the gearcase assembly from the exhaust housing, being careful not to bend the shift rodThe lower inner exhaust housing may come out with the gearcaseSecure the gearcase in suitable holding fixture