1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 LV Service Manual, P/N 507269, Page 331Get this manual
1Assemble as shown from OMC Universal Pinion Bearing Remover and Installer, PIN 391257:
V6 -20 V2 inHex Head Screw in0.0Flat Washer Spacer, PIN 326584 InstallerlRemover, PIN 326574 Washer (116 inx 1314 in0.0, PIN 326587 Plate and Bearing, PIN 391260 Rod, PIN 326582 CD -20 114 inHex Head Screw
rn V8 Q) -20 0.0inHex Head Screw 12 inFlat Washer
Spacer, PIN 326584 Plate and Bearing, PIN 391260 Rod, PIN 326582 Installer (not part of PIN 391257), PIN 328828 -20 inHex Head Screw
2Apply OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to the 18 needle bearings (V6), 19 needle bearings (V8), and insert them into the bearing case824213
Place the bearing on the installer tool with the lettered side of the bearing facing the top of the gearcaseUse OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to hold the bearing on the toolIncorrect installation of the pinion bearing in the gearcase drastically reduces the life of the bearingThe bearing is tapered so when installed correctly, its shape compensates for stresses in the gearcase and allows full bearing contactWhenever you disassemble gearcase, check the pinion bearingit must be in place with the lettering facing up