1978 Evinrude Outboards 9.9/15HP Service Manual, Page 91Get this manual
YOKE LOCATOR
Figure 6-54Installing Pivot Pin
Figure 6-51Installing Propeller Shaft, Spring and Detent Balls
Figure 6-52Installing Reverse Gear
Figure 6-55 Installing Lower Shift Rod and Connector NOTE Find neutral gearMeasure from top edge of connector to flat surface on gearcaseThis dimension should be between 516 inch (8.0 mm) minimum to 1132 inch (8.7 mm) maximumIf necessary, unscrew shift rod as required to establish this dimensionSee Figl:lre 6-5612Apply fine bead of OMC Adhesive "M" to water pump impeller plate and installUse OMC Needle Bearing Grease to hold impeller pin on flat spot of driveshaftSlide impeller down driveshaft and over pinSee Figure 6-576-17