1978 Johnson 175, 200, 235 HP Outboard Service Manual, Page 131Get this manual
gentle downward pressure on shift assist assembly will help push rod key slip into plunger keywayWhen alignment is reaChed, push prop eller shaft and shift assist assembly into complete engagementSee Figure 6-97At this point assist valve nd push rod cannot be rotated indicating correct engagement 1Tool #318673
2Driveshaft bearing housing
Figure 6- 95Installing Driveshaft Bearing Housing Seals INSTALLING PROPELLER SHAFT AND SHIFT ASSIST ASSEMBLIES IN GEARCASE aPlace gearcase on bench with port side facing upSee Figure 6- 96
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1Shift assist cylinder
2345Push rod Shift rod Push rod flat surface and key down Plunger flat surface and keyway up