1968 Evinrude Speedifour, Starflite 85HP Service Manual, Page 64Get 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 mounts from front exhaust coverThe front exhaust cover is hinged to the swivel bracket pivot shaftLoosen steering friction screw to release tension steering friction springRemove screw and washer from bottom of pivot shaftdetach front exhaust cover from swivel bracket, drive pivot shaft from bottom and move from topTag and lower thrust washers to assure correct reassemblySee Figure 6-12fRemove the thrust and retainer, and thrust spring from the stern bracketgRemove two screws fastening port and starboard stern bracketsRemove tilting shaft nut and spring, and washers from top of stern bracketshRemove retaining rings and washers holding shock absorbers to swivel bracketstern Figure 6-12Removing Pivot Shaft and Front Cover