Johnson Evinrude Outboard Motors 1956-1970 1.5-40hp repair manual., Page 280Get this manual
LOWER UNIT
Bearing carrier prior to removalshown are used to align the carrier during installation
The two screws with the gasket
stubborn bearing carrier is to heat the lower unit housing while attempting to remove the carrierIf this method is employed, TAKE CARE not to overheat the lower unitExcessive heat may damage internal partsRemove the gasket from underneath the bearing carrier housing12- Clean the upper part of the shift rod as an aid to pulling it through the bushing and O-ringPull the shift rod from the lower unit housingThe shift rod passes through an O-ring and bushing in the lower unit housingThese two items prevent water from entering the lower unitA special tapered punch is required to remove the bushing from the lower unit housingObtain the special punch, and then remove the bushing, and the O-ring