1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 5 thru 15 HP Four Stroke Service Manual, Page 256Get this manual
4Remove driveshaft from gearcase
5Remove two screws securing the propeller shaft bearing housing to the gearcase
rn a6.propeller nut, remove Bearing Housing Puller, PI housingUsing OMC Gearcase 386631, and the propeller shaft bearing
7Remove the propeller shaft, with thrust washers, and reverse gear componentsIf forward thrust washer is not on shaft, check for it in relief area on forward gear in gearcase8Using magnetic tool, locate and remove the two shifter detent balls and one detent spring from the gearcase