1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 50 thru 70 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 216Get this manual
19Inspect the pinion bearing for damage without removing itIf bearing is damaged, remove and discard the pinion bearing from the gearcaseIf the bearing is removed for any reason, it must be replaced 1241 1251
Remove the bearing retaining screw from the gearcaseDiscard the O-ring from the screwIn the gearcase, assemble the following components of OMCPinion Bearing Remover and Installer, PI 391257: