1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 deg LV Service Manual, P/N 520212, Page 359Get this manual
[] 6Remove pinion and plastic weather cover from pinion shaft
7Remove the driven gear and thrust washer
8Using No2 external retaining ring pliers, remove the retaining ring and drive gear from the armature shaft
9Loosen and remove the thru-boltsMark the end cap orientation, and remove the cap10Gently, tap the starter frame with rubber mallet to loosen11 Check end of shaft or inside end cap for insulator capInspect and replace, if necessary