1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507265, Page 226Get this manual
9Remove the pinion and driveshaft from the gearcase as followsPull up on the shift rod to engage FORWARD gear position 1141
Using OMC Driveshaft Holding Socket, PIN 334995, and an 1116 inopen-end wrench, back the pinion nut off the driveshaftPad the handle of the wrench to prevent damage to the gearcaseThe driveshaft to pinion taper is locking taperIf necessary, use OMC Puller, PI 387206 CD, and CWIC Backing Plate, PIN 325867 Q), to break the lockInstall the tools, as shown, by clamping them around the driveshaft with the tool's setscrew aligned with the impeller drive cam slotTighten the setscrew into the slotAlternately tighten the two vertical screws against the backing plate inserted between the puller and the gearcase until the driveshaft pops loose from the pinionRemove the driveshaft with the driveshaft bearing housingshim(s)thrust washerand thrust bearing from the gearcaseReach inside the gearcase and remove the pinionIt may be necessary to pull up on the shift rod to gain enough clearance to remove the pinion