1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 LV Service Manual, P/N 507269, Page 285Get this manual
rn 5Remove fromlarge gearcase, thrust bearingand the thrust washer the reverse gear [] 6Remove the small thrust washer the reverse gear or the propeller shaft
either the face of
[]] 7Remove the four driveshaft bearing housing screws with washers
8Pull up on the shift rod to engage FORWARD gearThis will provide necessary clearance to remove the pinion nut
9Remove the pinion nut from the bottom of the driveshaft by using CWIC Driveshaft Holding Socket, PIN 311875 (W, OM: Pinion Holder, PIN 334455 CD, and OM: Wrench Retainer, PIN 341438 Q)Pad the handle of the holder to prevent damage to the gearcase