shift rod bushing without removing the prop shaft?1990 Johnson 25 hp J25RESB

[outboardnut]

Is there a way to remove the shift rod bushing without removing the prop shaft? I am trying to avoid messing with the detent balls. (I don’t have the special tool to reinstall the detent balls)
http://www.marineengine.com/parts/johnson-evinrude-parts.php?year=1990&hp=25&model=J25RESB&manufacturer=Johnson&section=Gearcase
1990 Johnson 25 hp J25RESB

[outboardnut]

I just got a call from a fellow member and he told me to tap the brass shift rod bushing (5/16 tap) Then use 5/16 threaded rod to pull out.This way I would not have to mess with detent balls and still be able replace the seals and o-rings

[durco]

Thanks for sharing that information.

[donsmarine]

i think you can use the clutch dog to install detent balls and spring, make sure you look inside dog shaft hole for proper align of groove for balls

[johnyrude200]

You can tap the brass busing and then remove with a puller you make yourself (simple to do). I dont recommend this on one of these gearcases but it could probably be done.

You CANNOT install the clutch dog detent ballbearings on a 1990 3-lug clutch without the installer tool. On the 2-lug clutch dogs (pre 1981-2ish), you can.

Even with the tool, it is very frustrating. My first one took me literally 3 hours. Ive got it down to 10-15 mins now. There’s only 1 way to get it back together and everything is coated down with gearlube if you catch my drift….

[outboardnut]

I did not see your post until now.
I made puller and got out the shift rod bushing
that is far as I got today
Why don’t you recommend doing it this way?

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