1996-2005 Suzuki DF40, DF50 Four Stroke Outboard Service Manual, Page 256Get this manual
9-3 LOWER UNIT To separate the bearing housing from the gearcase, use two (2) 8mm bolts as screw jacks, by alternately turning each one equallyThis will keep the housing level as it pushed off the gearcase
Remove the pinion gear 1Remove the forward gear (with thrust washer 5, back-up shim and bearing 3)
Lift out driveshaft 1, driveshaft bearing housing and shift rod assembly 3Account for the seal on the driveshaft bearing housing