2001-2014 Honda BF/BFP8D, BF/BFP9.9D Outboards Shop Manual, Page 216Get this manual
BFBC-BF9.9C 17) Install the tilt lever spring with the short end toward the tilt lever bracket
18) Set the locking tab to the hole on the tilt arm as shown
TILE ARM
19) Install new lock washer by aligning the locking tab with the hole on the tilt arm20) Tighten the mm hexnut securely, then bend the tab to lock the nut as shown