1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507265, Page 243Get this manual
Bearing Housing Assembly Servicing '
1Remove water pump assembly from jet housing
2Remove four bearing housing retaining screws, and remove bearing housing assembly from jet housing
3Remove retaining ring with snap-ring pliersWear safety glasses and proceed with care to avoid unsnapping the ring from the pliers4Remove O-rings from housing and discard
5Warm bearing housing with propane torch to aid in removal of upper seal carriernot apply too much heat as seals or carrier may be
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6Allow bearing housing to cool until it is warm to the touch
7Place bearing housing assembly in pressPress from the impeller end ofthe driveshaft until the seal carrier is free from the housingContinue to press bearings and driveshaft from bearing housing