1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 90, 115 SPL Service Manual, P/N 520209, Page 191Get this manual
Gearcase ServicingV4, V6 Removal
1To avoid accidental starting of engine while servicing, twist and remove all spark plug leads&
2Rotate the propeller shaft and shift gearcase to REVERSE positionPull retaining pin from the shift leverPush shift lever toward the powerhead
m rn 3Note where tab somarktab can gearcase alignsinwith index on the the number of the trim the be reinstalled the
same positionRemove the screw
and trim tab
m rn 4Using rn 5Using a
inthin wall socket, remove screw insocket, remove screw
[] 6Remove the four gearcase retaining screws7Remove gearcase being careful not to bend the shift rod The lower inner exhaust housing may come out with the gearcase8Remove the water pumpDisassembly