1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 2 thru 8 Service Repair Manual P/N 507120, Page 217Get this manual
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Gearcase ServicingDeluxe thru 8 Removal
Remove the propeller and attaching hardware4 Rotate the propeller shaft and place the shift lever into FORWARD gear
] 5 Remove three gearcase