1999 "EE" Evinrude 70HP 4-Stroke Service Manual, P/N 787023, Page 157Get this manual
OJ 11Using QVIC Driveshaft Holding Socket, PIN IT]
311875, and 17 mm open-end wrench, remove pinion nut from driveshaftPad handle of wrench to prevent damage to gearcase12The driveshaft and pinion have locking taperIf necessary, use QVIC Puller, PI 311875,and QVIC Backing Plate, PI 324867to break the lockInstall tool by clamping around the driveshaftAlternately tighten two vertical screws against the backing plate inserted between the puller and gearcase until the driveshaft releases the pinionPull up on driveshaft to remove itRemove shimbearingand spring [1Q) from gearcaseReach inside gearcase and remove pinion
INotel If forward gear bearing is removed, it must be replaced with new bearing and race assembly
13Remove forward gear (g) and bearing from gearcaseReach inside gearcase and remove bearing race forward gear shim [H), ball detent (lID, shift detent plate (1], and detent spring 14Remove thrust washers [lID and [fID, collar protectorand driveshaft collar from gearcase