2003 Johnson ST 6/8 HP 4 Stroke Outboards Service Manual, PN 5005471, Page 212Get this manual
GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY6 Tilt the gearcase and remove the shift camtips are facing inwardUse 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
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Inspect the forward bearing race in placeIf necessary, remove the race using Small Puller Jaws, PIN 432131, and Slide Hammer, PIN 432128COA3372