1997 Johnson/Evinrude EU 25, 35 HP 3-Cylinder outboards Service Manual, Page 134Get this manual
fi o 19Inspect housing and replace if necessary[] 20Remove the upper crankshaft bearing and seal assemblyRemove and discard the a-ring from the assembly
21Support the bearing assemblyUse punch to remove the sealDiscard the seal22Remove a-ring from crankshaft sleeve and inspect itReplace the a-ring if it is not in good condition
23Inspect the crankshaft sleeve and replace, if necessaryTo remove, use OMC Slide Hammer, PI 432128, and OMC Bearing Puller Jaws, PIN 43213024Using external retaining ring pliers, remove the lower bearing retaining ring