1978 Evinrude Outboards 9.9/15HP Service Manual, Page 79Get this manual
10Using along rod, drive out upper seal if damaged11Upper swivel bracket liner is pinned in placeRemove by pushing pin from outside of swivel bracketSee Figure 6-11Spacer and friction block can be removed after removal of swivel bracket liner12Stern bracket can be disassembled by removal of thrust rod, tilt bolt nut, washer, spring, tilt bolt, conical waSher, and stern bracket plate retained by two screwsSee Figure 6-11CLEANING, INSPECTION AND REPAIR 123Clean parts in solvent and dryInspect all components for cracks, deterioration, wear and damageInspect clamp screw assembly (Figure 6-12)Replace swivel plate if bent or looseTo install new swivel plate remove screw and old plateApply OMC Locquic Primer (Part Number 384884) to the threads of the screw and allow it to dry four to five minutesThen apply OMC Ultra Lock (Part Number 388517) to threadsInstall new swivel plate with screw and tighten to torque specified in Section 2 Figure 6-8Lower Mount Bracket Screws