Johnson J10RLSRD Service Manual page 271

GEARCASE
DISASSEMBLY - 25/30
Use long-nose pliers to remove the forward gear
and shifter lever assembly. Use no force. Tilting
the shifter lever slightly will allow you to remove it
from the gearcase. Remove the forward gear
roller bearing.
Remove the pinion gear, two thrust washers, and
thrust bearing.
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DISASSEMBLY - 25/30
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WARNING
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Wear safety glasses to avoid personal
injury, and set compressed air pressure to
less than 25 psi (172 kPa).
IMPORTANT: Clean and inspect all components
during disassembly. Replace all damaged compo-
nents, seals, O-rings, and gaskets upon assem-
bly.
Remove gearcase. Refer to REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION on p. 260.
Drain the gearcase by first removing the oil level
plug, then the oil fill/drain plug.
Remove water pump and driveshaft from gear-
case. Refer to WATER PUMP on p. 265.
Remove the impeller plate and gasket. Discard
the gasket.