2003 Johnson ST 55 HP WRL 2 Stroke Commercial Service Manual, PN 5005483, Page 186Get this manual
GEARCASE BEARING AND SEAL REMOVAL Assemble Pinion Bearing Remover and Installer, PIN 391257, in the gearcase as follows:
Seal Removal
Remove the driveshaft bearing housing seal using Puller Bridge, PIN 432127, and Large Puller Jaws, PIN 432129Discard the seal
Flange Nut, PIN 326586 Plate, PIN 391260 Rod, PIN 326582 Remover, PIN 326580
Use inwrench to hold the remover in placeUsing 34 inwrench, turn the flange nut clockwise and draw the bearing up and out of the gearcase
Remove the O-ring from the bearing housing and discardClean the bearing housing in solvent to remove sealer from the seal bore and the O-ring groove
Water Intake Screen
Inspect the water intake screen for blockage and remove it by depressing the tabs on either side of the screen and pushing upward