1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 520206, Page 243Get this manual
Bearing Housing Assembly Servicing 1Remove water pump assembly from jet housing [JJ
2Remove four bearing housing retaining screws, and remove bearing housing assembly from jet housing
3Remove retaining ring with snap-ring pliersWear safety glasses and proceed with care to avoid unsnapping the ring from the pliers4Remove O-rings from housing and discard
rn 5Warm bearing carrierwith propane torch to aid in housing removal of upper seal
[Note Do not apply too much heat as seals or carrier may be damaged
6Allow bearing housing to cool until it is warm to the touch
7Place bearing housing assembly in pressPress from the impeller end of the driveshaft until the seal carrier is free from the housingContinue to press bearings and driveshaft from bearing housing