Tohatsu 4 Stroke MFS 2/2.5/3.5A Outboards Service Manual, Page 129Get this manual
Lower Unit 25) Disassembly of Gear Case
1Check bearings and for cracks and generation of abnormal noiseReplace if necessary
CAUTION
Do not reuse removed bearing Do not remove bearing unless it is replaced with new one Before removing, check bearing for play or deflectionReplace if necessary2Remove bearing by using commercially available bearing puller1