1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507265, Page 192Get this manual
4 Stern Bracket Servicing40RP, 45, 55
Disassembly
1Remove the bumpers from the upper mount retaining screwsRemove the screws, upper mountand ground lead from the bracket
2Using retaining ring pliers, remove the retaining ring from the pivot shaft3The pivot shaft is splined to the lower mount bracket and secured with locking adhesiveHeat the pivot shaft splined end with torchAllow the heated area to cool, then remove the lower mount bracket and the lower thrust washer from the pivot shaft