1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 90 thru 115 90 CV Service Manual, P/N 507267, Page 195Get this manual

1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 90 thru 115 90 CV Service Manual, P/N 507267, Page 195

23The forward gear bearing and bearing housing are serviced as an assemblyIf either is worn or damaged, replace the entire assembly24Remove the pinion bearing only if it needs to be replacedBefore attempting removal:

V4Remove bearing retaining screw gearcase
on side of

V6Remove bearing retaining ring on top of the pinion bearing using long-handle needle-nose pliers such as Snap-on No911CP, or equivalent
If the pinion bearing must be replaced, assemble as shown from OMC Universal Pinion Bearing Remover and Installer, PIN 391257:

112 inHex Head Screw

in0.0Flat Washer

PIN 326582 Rod PIN 391260 Plate PIN 326574 Remover -20 inHex Head Screw