TOHATSU 40 Service Manual page 270

2. Release pinion collar (1) by tapping it with a socket (2)
19
[with same outside diameter as pinion collar and clearance
for motor shaft] and mallet (3).
3. Push down on pinion collar (2) and remove locking ring
20
(1).
4. Remove pinion gear (3), spring (4) and pinion collar
21 22
(5).
3-/ 4-Cylinder
T1522
T1523
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
T1517 T1518
7-91