1999 EE Johnson Outboards 25, 35 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 189Get this manual
Disassembly
[] 1Remove the six impeller housing screws2Pull up on the driveshaft and remove the driveshaft with the water pump assembly from the gearcaseDisassemble the water pump assembly from the driveshaft
3Remove the impeller plate gasket
and gasket Discard the
[] 4Remove the two propeller shaft bearing housing screws
5Assemble the following components from OMC Universal Puller, PIN 378103Remove the propeller shaft bearing housing from the gearcasePI 307636 Body PI 307637 Pressing Screw Q) Screws, -20 in(obtain locally) PIN 307639 Flat Washers PI 307638 Handle
6Remove the retaining ring using OMC Retaining Ring Pliers, PIN 331045The retaining ring is under extreme pressure during removal and installationWear safety glasses and proceed with care to avoid unsnapping the ring from the pliersAfter the retaining ring is removed far enough from the gearcase to clear the housing, release the tension on the pliers while the retaining ring is still around the propeller shaft