2008 Evinrude E-TEC 55MFE Technical Manual, Page 190Get this manual
POWERHEAD POWERHEAD DISASSEMBLY Remove the ball, guide, and spring of the shift detent assembly from the crankcaseRemove crankcase flange screws
1Shift detent assembly
Crankcase Disassembly
Remove screws and exhaust side water cover
Loosen in stages and remove the main bearing nuts and washers