2003 Johnson ST 6/8 HP 4 Stroke Outboards Service Manual, PN 5005471, Page 128Get this manual

2003 Johnson ST 6/8 HP 4 Stroke Outboards Service Manual, PN 5005471, Page 128

POWERHEAD DISASSEMBLYHP Remove the screw and lock washer retaining reed and reed stop to breather plateRemove reed, stop, and plateRemove four screws retaining cylinder head to cylinder blockTap on the head with plastic or leather malletRemove head and discard gasket

Remove O-ring seal and mesh breatherDiscard seal and replace breather, if necessary
Remove and replace dowel pins and water deflector, if necessary45293