1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 5 thru 15 HP Four Stroke Service Manual, Page 273Get this manual
17Inspect the driveshaft bearing in placeIf necessary, remove the bearing and sleeve using the slide hammer and OMC Two-Jaw Puller, PIN 391012The jaws of the puller must be reversed so the jaw tips are facing inwardUse stiff rubber band to keep the jaws together18.lnspectthe pinion bearings in placeIf necessary, remove the bearings using OMC Bearing Remover, PIN 319880Place shop cloth inside the gearcase to catch the bearings and toolIf pinion bearings are removed for any reason, they must be replaced
19Temporarily install the gearcase head into the gearcase with the two screws, finger tightUsing OMC Small Puller Assembly, PI 432131, remove propeller shaft seal