1978 Johnson 55 HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 94Get this manual
REASSEMBLY OF STERN AND SWIVEL BRACKETS aInstall upper pivot shaft bushing and new seal, seal lip faCing upSee Figure 6-53
dAssemble stern bracket to swivel bracketSee Figure 6-10eAssemble pivot shaft steering arm to swivel bracketApply OMC Locquic Primer to spline and coat spline with OMC Nut LockSteering arm faces forward and lower mount bracket faces aftSee Figures 6-10 and Figure 6-13Install retaining ring, using #4 Truarc pliers (Special Tool #307429)See Figure 6-11
Figure 6-55Installing Rubber Mounts Figure 6-53Upper Pivot Shaft Bushing and Seal
REASSEMBLY OF EXHAUST HOUSING AND ADAPTER
aIf removed, install water tube using new grommetBe sure tube is aligned properly for water pumpSee Figure 6-9bApply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to faces at exhaust housing and adapterUsing new gasket, install adapter assembly to exhaust housingDip screws in OMC Gasket Sealing Compound and tighten to torque specified in Section 2cInstall exhaust housing and adapter assembly to swivel bracket, and tighten all screws to torque specified in Section 2See Figure 6-8