1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 25, 35 HP 3-Cylinder Outboards Service Manual, Page 132Get this manual
fl o 19Inspect housing and replace if necessary[] 20Remove the upper crankshaft bearing and seal assemblyRemove and discard the a-ring from the assembly[] 21Support the bearing assemblyUse punch to remove the sealDiscard the seal
22Remove a-ring from crankshaft sleeve and inspect itReplace the -ring if it is not in good condition
23Inspect the crankshaft sleeve and replace, if necessaryTo remove, use OMC Slide Hammer, PIN 432128, and OMC Bearing Puller Jaws, PIN 43213024Remove the lower main bearing only if it needs to be replacedUsing external retaining ring pliers, remove the lower bearing retaining ring