1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 25, 35 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 202Get this manual
Disassembly[1Remove the six impeller housing screws2Pull up on the driveshaft and remove the driveshaft with the water pump assembly from the gearcaseDisassemble the water pump assembly from the driveshaft rn
3Remove the impeller plate gasket
and gasket Discard the
[] 4Remove the two propeller shaft bearing housing screws[] 5Assemble the following components from OMC Universal Puller, PIN 378103Remove the propeller shaft bearing housing from the gearcase307636 Body 307637 Pressing Screw Q) Screws, 14-20 in(obtain locally) PIN 307639 Flat Washers CD PIN 307638 Handle
PIN CD PIN
6Remove the retaining ring using OMC Retaining Ring Pliers, PI 331045The retaining ring is under extreme pressure during removal and installation Wear safety glasses and proceed with care to avoid unsnapping the ring from the pliersAfter the retaining ring is removed far enough from the gearcase to clear the housing, release the tension on the pliers while the retaining ring is still around the propeller shaft&