1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 9.9 thru 30 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507263, Page 268Get this manual
Bearing Housing Servicing 1Remove water pump assembly from bearing housing
2Separate jet housing from bearing housing and driveshaft
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
m 5Warm bearing carrierwith propane torch to aid in housing removal of upper seal
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not apply too much heat as seals or carrier may be damaged6Allow bearing housing to cool until it is warm to the touch
rn 7Place of the driveshaft until the sealacarrier isPress from the bearing housing assembly in pressimpeller end free from the