1997 "EU" Johnson Evinrude 5 thru 15 Four Stroke Service Manual, P/N 507262, Page 255Get this manual
4Remove driveshaft from gearcase
5Remove two screws securing the propeller shaft bearing housing to the gearcase[] 6Using eM: Gearcase Bearing Housing Puller, PI 386631, and propeller nut, remove the propeller shaft bearing housing
7Remove the propeller shaft, with thrust washers, and reverse gear componentsIf forward thrust washer is not on shaft, check for it in relief area on forward gear in gearcase8Using magnetic tool, locate and remove the two shifter detent balls and one detent spring from the gearcase