1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 25, 35 HP 3-Cylinder Outboards Service Manual, Page 190Get this manual
6 Disassembly
[] 1Remove the six impeller housing screws2Pull up on the driveshaft and remove the driveshaft with the water pump assembly from the gearcaseDisassemble the water pump assembly from the driveshaft
rn 3Remove the impeller plate and gasket Discard the gasket[] 4Remove the two propeller shaft bearing housing screws[] 5Assemble the following components from OMC Universal Puller, PI 378103Remove the propeller shaft bearing housing from the gearcasePI 307637 Pressing Screw Q) Screws, 14-20 in(obtain locally) PI 307639 Flat Washers PI 307638 Handle
PIN 307636 Body
6Remove the retaining ring using OMC Retaining Ring Pliers, PIN 331045The retaining ring is under extreme pressure during removal and installationWear safety glasses and proceed with care to avoid unsnapping the ring from the pliersAfter the retaining ring is removed far enough from the gearcase to clear the housing, release the tension on the pliers while the retaining ring is still around the propeller shaft7Remove the retainer plate and reverse gear thrust washer from gearcase