1997 "EU" Johnson Evinrude 5 thru 15 Four Stroke Service Manual, P/N 507262, Page 260Get this manual
6Install the pinion bearings using the following components of ONK::: Universal Pinion Bearing Remover and Installer, PIN 391257, and one additional tool spacer: 326582 Rod 326583 Plate PIN 326578 Removerl lnstaller -20 1J2 inScrew -20 inScrew in Flat Washer PI 326585 Spacer, Short PIN 339753 Spacer, Long
OJ Assemble the tools using the short spacer, PI N
326585, to install the lower pinion bearing Press against the bearing's lettered side until washer contacts short spacer
OJ Assemble the tools using the long spacer, PI 339753,
to install the upper pinion bearing Press against the bearing's lettered side until washer contacts long spacer
Note To ensure accurate bearing location, washer be flat and screw must be tight