1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 25, 35 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 203Get this manual
9Remove the shift yoke with long-nose pliers
10Remove the shifter lever pivot pinDiscard the pivot pin O-ring
rn 11Remove the propeller shaft and reverse gear components from the gearcaseNotel Shifter detent balls and spring will pop out of the clutch dog when the propeller shaft is removed
12.Using magnetic tool, locate and remove the two shifter detent balls and one detent spring from the gearcase[]J