2003 Johnson ST 6/8 HP 4 Stroke Outboards Service Manual, PN 5005471, Page 215Get this manual
GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY8 from the gearcaseRemove the forward gear roller bearingRemove and discard the a-ring from the bushing
Remove the pinion, two thrust washers, and thrust bearing
Using Puller Bridge, PIN 432127, and Small Puller Jaws, PIN 432131, remove the two driveshaft sealsDiscard the sealsbearings for damage while in placeIf bearing is damaged, remove and discardIf the bearing is removed for any reasonit must be replaced
IMPORTANT: Inspect
Remove the shift rod bushing as follows: Shift Rod Bushing Remover, Position PIN 327693, under the shift rod bushing Thread the adapter of the Universal Slide Hammer, PIN 391008, in the slide hammerPlace the adapter through the shift rod bushing and thread into the remover tool Remove the handle from the remover toolThen remove the bushing from the gearcase Once the bushing has been removed from the gearcase, examine the bushing for damageIf damaged, replace the bushing on reassemblyE u