1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 deg LV Service Manual, P/N 520212, Page 289Get this manual
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7Remove the four driveshaft bearing housing screws with washers8Pull up on the shift rod to engage FORWARD gearThis will provide necessary clearance to remove the pinion nut
9Remove the pinion nut from the bottom of the driveshaft by using OMC Driveshaft Holding Socket, PI 311875OMC Pinion Holder, PI 334455 CD, and OMC Wrench Retainer, PI 341438 Q)Pad the handle of the holder to prevent damage to the gearcase10Pull up on the driveshaft to remove it from the gearcaseThe driveshaft to pinion taper is locking taperIf necessary, use OMC Puller, PI 390706and OMC Backing Plate, PI 325867 (1), to break the lockInstall the tools as shown by clamping them around the driveshaftAlternately tighten the two vertical screws against the backing plate inserted between the puller and the gearcase until the driveshaft pops loose from the pinion, then remove the tools11The bearing housingshimsthrust bearingand thrust washer will come out with the driveshaft12If upper driveshaft becomes separated from lower driveshaft, use OMC Lower Driveshaft Puller, PI 342681, to removeInstall puller into lower driveshaft and turn 90 to position hook under pin in driveshaftThread OMC Slide Hammer, PI 391008, into puller and remove driveshaft