1999 "EE" Evinrude 200, 225 V6 FFI Outboards Service Manual, P/N 787025, Page 226Get this manual
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[][8Pull up on the driveshaft to remove it from the gearcaseThe driveshaft to pinion taper is locking taperIf necessary, use OIVIC Puller, PI 390706 CD, and OIVIC Backing Plate, PI 325867 Q), to break the lockInstall the tools as shown by clamping them around the driveshaftAlternately tighten the two vertical screws against the backing plate inserted between the puller and the gearcase until the driveshaft pops loose from the pinion, then remove the tools[] 9The bearing housingshims (b), thrust bearing thrust washers will come out with the driveshaftand
INote If upper driveshaft housing becomes separated from lower
driveshaft, use OIVIC Lower Driveshaft Puller, PI 342681, to removeInstall puller into lower driveshaft and turn 90 to position hook under pin in driveshaftThread OIVIC Slide Hammer, PI 391008, into puller and remove driveshaft[] 10Reach inside the gearcase and take out the pinion, nut, and any loose needle bearings that may have fallen into the gearcase11Push down on the shift rodThis will move the detent lever downward to clear the inside of the gearcase when the propeller shaft assembly is pulled out