1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 50 thru 70 HP 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 214Get this manual
19Inspect the pinion bearing for damage without removing itIf bearing is damaged, remove and discard the pinion bearing from the gearcaseIf the bearing is removed for any reason, it must be replaced 1241 12s1
Remove the bearing retaining screw from the gearcaseDiscard the O-ring from the screwIn the gearcase, assemble the following components of OMC Pinion Bearing Remover and Installer, PIN 391257: