Suzuki outboard motors 1988 2003 repair manual., Page 287Get this manual
LOWER UNIT 8-19 Bottom side toe contact
DISASSEMBLY
ISee Figure and 9
1Remove the propeller bearing housing bolts2Obtain the following special tools: Sliding hammer (09930-30102) Propeller shaft remover attachment (09950-59310)3Attach the special tools to the propeller shaft and using the slide hammer attachment, remove the propeller bearing housing assembly and propeller shaft assembly4 Remove the water pump assembly5Remove the key, detach the pump case lower plate and gasket6Fit the drive shaft holder (09921-29610) to the splined end of the driveshaft7Pad the sides of the gearcase, hold the pinion nut with wrench, and turn the driveshaft with the special tool, loosening the pinion nut securing the pinion gear to the driveshaft8Remove the two bolts located on the driveshaft bearing housing9To separate the driveshaft bearing housing from the gearcase, use two mm jacking bolts to separate the two componentsMake sure to screw the jacking bolts equally to prevent damage to the bearing housing and gearcase10Pull out the driveshaft with the driveshaft bearing housing11Remove the pinion gear from the gearcase12Remove the forward gear with its shim and bearing1