1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 LV Service Manual, P/N 507269, Page 321Get this manual
[]] rn 8Pull up on the pinion taper isremove it from the driveshaft to gearcaseThe driveshaft to locking taperIf necessary, use ONK: Puller, PI 390706 0, and OVIC Backing Plate, PIN 325867 Q), to break the lockInstall the tools, as shown, by clamping them around the driveshaftAlternately tighten the two vertical screws against the backing plate inserted between the puller and the gearcase until the driveshaft pops loose from the pinion, then remove the tools
[] 9The bearing housingshimsthrust bearing Ml, and thrust washer will come out with the driveshaft[] 10Reach inside the gearcase and take out the pinion, nut, and any loose needle bearings that may have fallen into the gearcase11Push down on the shift rodThis will move the detent lever downward to clear the inside of the gearcase when the propeller shaft assembly is pulled out