Suzuki outboard motors 1988 2003 repair manual., Page 297Get this manual
LOWER UNIT 8-29 5Remove the bolts holding the bearing housing6Using soft mallet, tap on the bearing housing to loosen it7Remove the bearing housing from the gear case8Then remove the propeller shaft and reverse gear9Fit an appropriate size box-end wrench over the pinion nut and pad the sides of the gearcase housing bore to prevent distortion or damage from contact with the wrench10Holding the pinion nut with the wrench installed, turn the driveshaft counterclockwise to loosen the pinion nut11Remove the toolsRemove the pinion nut and pinion gear12Remove the forward gear and shim(s)13Unbolt and remove the driveshaft bearing housingThe bolts must be tightened evenly otherwise the bearing housing will be distorted and damaaed durina removalStep 5