2003 Johnson ST 6/8 HP 4 Stroke Outboards Service Repair Manual, PN 5005471, Page 215Get this manual
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GEARCASE DISASSEMBLY8 from the gearcaseRemove the forward gear roller bearingRemove and discard the a-ring from the bushing
Remove the shift rod bushing as follows: Shift Rod Bushing Remo