2003 Johnson ST 6/8 HP 4 Stroke Outboards Service Manual, PN 5005471, Page 130Get this manual
POWERHEAD DISASSEMBLYHP Remove six cover-to-cylinder block screws and keySeparate cover from crankshaft and remove cover seal, if necessary, by using Slide Hammer, PIN 432128, and Large Jaw Puller, PIN 432129Discard seal
Screws Key
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Tap on cover with plastic or leather mallet to loosen cover from cylinder blockPry up on block cover to separate cover from block
Use 38 in(35 mm) socket, or equivalent, for support under cover and press bearing, if necessary, out of cover using 1316 in(21 mm) socket