1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 deg LV Service Manual, P/N 520212, Page 325Get this manual
8Pull up on the driveshaft to remove it from the gearcaseThe driveshaft to pinion taper is locking taperIf necessary, use ONIC Puller, PI 390706 CD, and ONIC Backing Plate, PI 3258670, 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 toolsand
[] 9The bearing housingshims (b), thrust bearing thrust washer will come out with the driveshaft
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upper driveshaft becomes separated from lower driveshaft, use ONIC Lower Driveshaft Puller, PI 342681, to removeInstall puller into lower driveshaft and turn 90 to position hook under pin in driveshaftThread ONIC Slide Hammer, PIN 391008, into puller and remove driveshaft
[] 10Reach inside the gearcase and take out the pinion, nut, and any loose needle bearings that may have fallen into the gearcase11Push down on the shift rodThis will move the detent lever downward to clear the inside of the gearcase when the propeller shaft assembly is pulled out