1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 25, 35 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 138Get this manual
o 19Inspect housing and replace if necessary[]] 20Remove the upper crankshaft bearing and seal assemblyRemove and discard the a-ring from the assembly[]] 21Support the bearing assemblyUse punch to remove the sealDiscard the seal
22Remove a-ring from crankshaft sleeve and inspect itReplace the a-ring if it is not in good condition