1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 520206, Page 211Get this manual
Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing Servicing
Inspect the bearings in placeIf bearing is removed for any reason, it must be replaced
1To remove the propeller shaft seal, front, and rear bearings use OMC Bearing Puller, PI 432130, attached to either OMC Slide Hammer, PIN 432128, or OMC Puller Bridge, PI 432127Thoroughly clean the housing in solvent2Install new bearings in the bearing housing using OMC Bearing Installer, PI 33499715500
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Oil and place new forward bearing on the tool with lettered side of the bearing facing the toolInstall the bearing until the tool contacts the housingOil and place new rear bearing on the tool with lettered side of the bearing facing the toolInstall the bearing until the tool contacts the housing