1987 Johnson/Evinrude CU Outboards 35A thru 55 Service Manual, Page 197Get this manual
5Assemble the port and the starboard stern brackets onto the swivel bracketTE Models, install the tilt shaft bolt through the following components: Tang washer Bushing Port stern bracket Thrust washer Swivel Bracjet Thrust washer Starboard stern bracket Bushing Washer Position the tang on the port washer Q) toward rear of the stern bracketInstall the nut loosely on the tilt shaft boltRemote Start Modelsinsert the tilt tube and nut assembly from port side of the stern bracketTighten the starboard tilt tube nut until the swivel bracket can rotate when 27-38 ftIbs(37-52 N'm) is applied to the swivel bracket6Apply OMC Nut Lock to threads of the two flange screws Install the two screws through the starboard stern bracket flange into the port stern bracket flangeTighten the screws to torque of 144-168 inIbs(14-16 Nm)On TE models, tighten the nut CD on the tilt shaft bolt7Install the thrust rod in the stern brackets 12711201 8Installwave 78 inheadand portthroughbracketInstall the screw the port stop linkwasherstern