I have a 1960s 75hp Evinrude lower unit with a broken drive shaft at the upper splines. How do I remove the drive shaft from the bearing that sits directly below the water pump. Can this be driven out?...from "top to bottom" or "bottom to top". I want to make sure this can be done without causing damage to the bearing. I would like to replace the drive shaft with a good spare I have from another lower unit.
There appears to be a collar on the shaft below the bearing. This makes me think it should move from top to bottom. See pics attached. Thanks!
There appears to be a collar on the shaft below the bearing. This makes me think it should move from top to bottom. See pics attached. Thanks!