1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 90, 100C, 105C, 115, 150, 150C, 175 60 deg. LV Service Manual, P/N 520210, Page 229Get this manual

1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 90, 100C, 105C, 115, 150, 150C, 175 60 deg. LV Service Manual, P/N 520210, Page 229



21Wrap the housing with shop clothRotate the detent lever 90 in either direction, then pull the detent lever out of the housing

22Remove the detent ball

and springV6Remove the 25 forward gear needle bearings
23The forward gear bearing and bearing housing are serviced as an assemblyIf either are worn or damaged, replace the entire assembly

24Remove the pinion bearing only if it needs to be replacedBefore attempting removal, take out the bearing retaining ring on top side of the pinion bearing, using long-handle needle-nose pliers such as Snap-on No911CP or equivalentIf the pinion bearing must be replaced, use OMC Bearing Remover and Installer, PI 391257, and assemble it as follows: