2002/2003 Johnson SN/ST 2 Stroke 3.5, 6 8 HP Outboards Service Manual, PN 5005466, Page 200Get this manual
GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY68 Tilt the gearcase and remove the shift camInspect the driveshaft bearing in placeIf necessary, remove the bearing and sleeve using the slide hammer and Two-Jaw Puller, PIN 391012 The jaws of the puller must be reversed so the jaw tips are facing inward Use stiff rubber band to keep the jaws together
Remove the pinion, two thrust washers, and thrust bearing
Inspect the pinion bearings in placeIf necessary, remove the bearings using Bearing Remover, PIN 319880Place shop cloth inside the gearcase to catch the bearings and toolIf pinion bearings are removed for any reason, they must be replaced