2008 Evinrude E-TEC 55MFE Technical Manual, Page 199Get this manual
POWERHEAD POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY If the installer sticks on the sleeve after installation, thread Slide Hammer, PN 391008, into installer and pull it offlower housing with extended lip facing downLubricate seal lip with Triple-Guard grease
IMPORTANT: Inspect sleeve after installationSleeve must not be used if surface is damagedUse retaining ring pliers to install bearing retaining ring with sharp edge facing away from bearingLubricate new driveshaft O-ring and lightly lubricate crankshaft splines with Moly LubeInstall O-ring in sleeve1Seal lip 002036
1Bearing retaining ring 2O-ring
Lubricate the center main bearings and split sleeves with outboard lubricant and install them in their original positionsThe split sleeve ring grooves must face toward driveshaft (lower) end of crankshaft when installed