1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 520206, Page 229Get this manual
Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing Service
1Remove seal using OMC Puller Bridge, PI 432127, and OMC Large Puller Jaws, PIN 432129Position plate on top of housing to support bridge and tighten jaws securely behind sealIf bearing is removed for any reason, it must be replaced
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2Remove rear bearing using OMC Puller Bridge, PI 432127, and OMC Large Puller Jaws, PI 432129Rest puller plate on top of housing to support bridge and tighten jaws securely behind bearing 3Remove front bearing using OMC Puller Bridge, PIN 432127, and OMC Bearing Puller, PI 432130Rest puller plate on top of housing to support bridge and tighten jaws securely behind bearing
4Clean housing and bearings in solvent and dry thoroughlyIf bearings were not replaced, rotate needles with your fingers to check for freedom of movementInspect O-ring groove and sand off any sharp edges that would cut O-ring and prevent its sealing5Thoroughly clean the four bearing housing retaining screws in solventDiscard the retaining screw O-rings6Inspect the bearing housing anodeReplace anode if it has been reduced to two-thirds its original size (one-third eroded)