1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 25, 35 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 207Get this manual
8Install the pinion bearings using the following components of OMC Universal Pinion Bearing Remover and Installer, PIN 391257, and two tool spacers:
PIN 326582 Rod PIN 326583 Plate PIN 326577 Removerllnstaller 14-20 12 in Screw 14-20 114 inScrew inFlat Washer PIN 330067 Spacer, Short PIN 330068 Spacer, Long
OJ Assemble the tools using short spacer, PIN OJ Assemble the tools using
330067, to install the lower pinion bearingPress against the bearing's lettered side until washer contacts short spacerlong spacer, PIN 330068, to install the upper pinion bearingPress against the bearing's lettered side until washer contacts long spacer
To ensure accurate bearing location, washer must be flat and screw must be tight9Oil and install new driveshaft bearing CD in the bearing sleeveQ) using OMC Bearing Installer, PIN 322923Press against the lettered side of the bearing until the tool is seated on the bearing sleeveUsing the same tool attached to OMC Plate, PIN 318122, press the bearing sleeve assembly into the gearcase until the plate contacts the gearcasePress against the lettered side of the bearing when installing it into the gearcase