1978 Johnson 55 HP Outboards Service Repair Manual P/N 506997, Page 81Get this manual
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DISASSEMBLY OF STERN AND SWIVEL BRACKETS aUsing #4 Truarc pliers (Special Tool #307429) remove Truarc ring from bottom of pivot and steering shaft assemblySee Figure 6-11 Shaft is splined to bracket a