1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 520206, Page 224Get this manual
Gearcase Servicing40RP, 45, 55 Removal
1To avoid accidental starting of engine while servicing, twist and remove all spark plug leads&
rn 2the powerhead to lever retaining shift Push the shift lever Remove the shift pintoward disengage the lever from the shift
rn tabMark theis trim backandthe same positionRemove the trim 3tab the gearcase before removing the trim so tab put in
tab retaining screw
and the trim tab from the gearcase
rn 4.Using lock thin wall socket, remove the countersunk inwith the washerscrew