1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507265, Page 230Get this manual

1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507265, Page 230

9Lightly apply CWC Triple-Guard grease to new bearing housing a-ringInstall the a-ring in its groove in the housingInstall new a-rings on the retaining screwsDriveshaft Bearing Housing Service

INotel If the needle bearing in the housing is worn, the bearing

and housing must be replaced as an assembly

1Remove the driveshaft bearing housing seal using OMC Puller Bridge, PIN 432127, and OMC Large Puller Jaws, PIN 432129Discard the seal2Remove the a-ring from the bearing housing and discard
3Clean the bearing housing in solvent to remove sealer from the seal bore and the a-ring groove