2008 Evinrude E-TEC 55MFE Technical Manual, Page 253Get this manual
GEARCASE GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY puller and the gearcase until the driveshaft pops loose from the pinionDiscard the cover gasketRemove and discard the shift rod O-ring from inside of cover
COA3666 1Drive shaft 2Puller 3Backing plate COA3664
IMPORTANT: Make sure oil filldrain plug is