1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 90, 100C, 105C, 115, 150, 150C, 175 60 deg. LV Service Manual, P/N 520210, Page 253Get this manual
Assembly
Before beginning assembly procedures, all gearcase components must be thoroughly cleaned and in serviceable conditionRefer to Cleaning and Inspection1Assemble the following components of OMC Pinion Bearing Remover and Installer, PI 391257, as shown:
-20 '2 inHex Head Screw
0.0Flat Washer
PIN 326584 Spacer PI 326574 Installerl Remover PIN 326587 Washer (11'6 in0.0 PI 391260 Plate and Bearing PI 326582 Rod CD -20 inHex Head Screw
2Apply OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to the 18 needle bearings and insert them into the bearing case3Place the bearing on the installer tool with the lettered side of the bearing facing the top of the gearcaseUse OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to hold the bearing on the tool
INote Incorrect installation of the pinion bearing in the gearcase
drastically reduces the life of the bearing The bearing is tapered so that when installed correctly, its shape compensates for stresses in the gearcase and allows full bearing contactWhenever gearcase is disassembled, the pinion bearing should be checked to ensure that it has been installed with the lettering facing up4Insert the tool with the bearing into the gearcaseDrive the bearing into the gearcase until the washer on the tool contacts the spacerRemove the toolUsing rag, remove any excess grease rom surface of the needle bearings