1967 Evinrude StarFlite 80 HP Outboards Service Manual, PN 4359, Page 61Get this manual
See Figure 6-11Lift adapter plate with tubes out of outer exhaust housing, being careful to avoid damage to water tubes, grommets, and couplingsIf damaged, remove upper mounts from front exhaust covereThe front exhaust cover is hinged to the swivel bracket by pivot shaftLoosen steering fri ction screw to release tension on steering friction springRemove screw and washer from bottom of pivot shaftTo detach front exhaust cover from swivel bracket, drive pivot shaft up from bottom and move from topTag upper and lower thrust washers to assure correct reassemblySee Figure 6-12fRemove the thrust rod and retainer, and thrust rod spring from the stern bracket gRemove two screws fastening port and starboard stern bracketsRemove tilting shaft bolt, nut and spring, and washers from top of stern bracketshRemove retaining rings and washers holding shock absorbers to swivel bracketPull stern Figure 6-12Removing Pivot Shaft and Front Cove r