1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 520206, Page 230Get this manual
9Lightly apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to new bearing housing a-ringInstall the a-ring in its groove in the housingInstall new a-rings on the retaining screws
Driveshaft Bearing Housing Service
INote If the needle bearing
in the housing is worn, the bearing and housing must be replaced as an assembly1Remove the driveshaft bearing housing seal using OMC Puller Bridge, PIN 432127, and OMC Large Puller Jaws, PIN 432129Discard the seal2Remove the a-ring from the bearing housing and discard3Clean the bearing housing in solvent to remove sealer from the seal bore and the a-ring groove