How to remove power trim bushing

[jrdbrn]

I have been killing myself trying to remove the bushings holding the power trim rod. They just won't release or unscrew. Is there a special tool or technique to remove these things? We bought a new power trim for our 2000 Johnson 50 HP and would like to minimize the labor for the repair when we bring it to the shop.

I am linking the schematics and it is parts 55.

Thank you

http://i.imgur.com/FMLrx.png

 

[boobie]

Re: How to remove power trim bushing

Number 55 is the bushing it self. Are you talking about getting the pin out that goes through the bushings?? If so, there's a keeper on the port side you have to remove and the stbd side of the pin is threaded. Requires a special tool and a slide hammer to remove. And sometimes plenty of heat.