1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 90 LV 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 Service Manual, P/N 507128, Page 308Get this manual
24 1271 &20The detent ball and spring can come out with great forceWear safety glasses for eye protectionPut shop cloth around the assemblyPull the detent lever out of the bearing housing and remove the detent ball CD, spring Q),and the shift lever 21The forward gear bearing and bearing housing are serviced as an assemblyIf either is worn or damaged, replace the assembly22If removed, the pinion bearing must be discardedInspect bearing for damage without removing, if possible
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23Remove the pinion bearing only if it needs to be replacedRemove the reta ining screwDiscard the O-ring from the screw24If the driveshaft bearing must be replaced, use OMC Bearing Remover and Installer, PI 391257, and assemble it as follows :