1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 520206, Page 209Get this manual
13Pry the clutch dog retainer spring out of the clutch dog grooveDiscard the spring14Remove the clutch dog retainer15Remove the clutch dog from the propeller shaft
16Wear safety glasses to avoid personal injury when servicing the detentRemove the shifter shaft, three detent balls, and detent spring from the propeller shaft17Remove the three driveshaft bearing housing screws18Using CIVIC Driveshaft Holding Socket, PIN 334995, and inwrench, remove the pinion nut from the driveshaft&