2000 Johnson/Evinrude SS 2 thru 8 outboards Service Repair Manual P/N 787066, Page 233Get this manual
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5 Remove the two gearcase head screws
6lightly the ears of the gearcase head using wooden dowel and mallet until the gearcase head has rotated 100 150 in either directio