1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 2 thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 520202, Page 213Get this manual
11Remove the shifter spring and the clutch dog from the propeller shaft12Remove seal saver and O-ring from gearcase head13Remove the forward gear by rotating the gear under the pinion 1141
14Tilt the gearcase and remove the shift cam26330