2003 Johnson ST 6/8 HP 4 Stroke Outboards Service Repair Manual, PN 5005471, Page 211Get this manual
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GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY6 Slide the gearcase head, reverse gear, and reverse gear thrust washer off the aft end of the propeller shaftThen remove the plungershaft, compress the spring, and remove the clut