1999 "EE" Evinrude 70HP 4-Stroke Service Manual, P/N 787023, Page 155Get this manual
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Disassembly
1Drain gearcaseFirst remove the oil level plug (1), then filiidrain plug Inspect lubricant for presence of water, metal chips, or burned odorWater in the lubricant will give it milky appearanceOverheating will give the lubricant black color and burned odor2Straighten tabs on washer
3Using OIIC Propeller Shaft Retainer Removerllnstaller, PIN 342688, remove retainer by turning it in counterclockwise direction 4Using OIIC Bearing Housing Puller Kit, PIN 5000004, and the puller body from OIIC Universal Puller, PIN 378103, with hooks opposite one another, pull the propeller shaft bearing housing assembly, keyspacer [1ID, reverse gear and shim (j), and reverse thrust washer from the gearcase5Remove propeller shaft assemblyRemove push rod (j}J