1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 9.9 thru 30 HP 2-Cylinder Outboards Service Repair Manual P/N 520204, Page 144Get this manual
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Remove the retaining ring from groove of the center main bearingSeparate the bearing and remove the 23 loose needle bearings
17 Using tool as drawn on Page 4-8, orONlC Retaining Ring Pliers, PI