2000 Johnson/Evinrude SS 2 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 220Get this manual
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Assembly Before beginning assembly procedures, refer to Cleaning and Inspection, Page 6-4
1To install new forward bearing, assemble OMC Collar, PIN 115313, to OMC Bearing and Seal Installer, PI 115310Place the lettered side of the bearing to the collarSupport the nose of gearcase on block of wood on the floorUsing mallet, drive the forward bearing in until it is seated2To install new lower driveshaft bearing, assemble OMC Collar, PI 115314, to OMC Bearing and Seal Installer, PIN 115310Place the lettered side of the bearing to the collarDrive the bearing in until the installer contacts top of gearcase3Install the bearing spacer25534
4Install new upper driveshaft bearing using OMC Bearing and Seal Installer, PI 115310Press against the lettered side of the bearing until the tool is seated on gearcase5Using No.3 retaining ring pliers, install bearing retaining ring with sharp side of ring facing out