1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 520206, Page 192Get this manual
4 COA2955 COA2956
Stern Bracket Servicing40RP, 45, 55
Disassembly
rn 1Remove the bumpers from themountand upper mount retaining screwsRemove the screws, upper
from the bracket
ground lead
2Using retaining ring pliers, remove the retaining ring from the pivot shaft3The pivot shaft is splined to the lower mount bracket and secured with locking adhesiveHeat the pivot shaft splined end with torchAllow the heated area to cool, then remove the lower mount bracket and the lower thrust washer from the pivot shaft4Slide the pivot shaft and the upper thrust washer and off the swivel bracket