1987 Johnson/Evinrude CU Outboards 35A thru 55 Service Manual, Page 218Get this manual
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8Begin the propeller shaft reassembly by installing the clutch dog on the propeller shaft with end marked PROP END to the rear, and the shifter hole and propeller shaft slot alignedInstall the thrust bearing on shoulder of the forward gearInstall the thrust washer on shoulder of the bearing housingUse GMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to hold the bearing and washer in placePlace the forward gear into the bearing housingMake sure that the thrust bearing is between the thrust washer and forward gear
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must be installed exactly as shown
9Insert the shifter shaft into the propeller shaft, aligning holes in the shifter shaft, propeller shaft and clutch dog When holes are aligned, insert the clutch dog pin into the clutch dog and shifter shaftSecure pin with new retainer springMake certain no coils of the spring overlap