1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 25, 35 HP 3-Cylinder Outboards Service Manual, Page 171Get this manual
Exhaust Housing Service Removal and Disassembly
1Remove the powerhead as described in Section 4
2Remove the gearcase as described in Section 63Move the shift lever to allow access to the shift rod and bellcrankRemove the bellcrank clip
rnwhich waythethe offset off the bellcrank pin Make note 4Slide shift rod of in the shift rod faces for reassembly
(offset to the rear)Remove the shift rod from the exhaust housing