1987 Johnson/Evinrude CU Outboards 35A thru 55 Service Manual, Page 232Get this manual
Before assembling the pinion to the driveshaft, degrease tapers on both parts
13711Install the pinion Tighten the pinion nut to torque of 40-45 ftIbs(54-60 Nm)washerand thrust bearing onto the driveshaftUse OMC Driveshaft Seal Protector PIN 316614 whenever installing or removing the bearing housing
13712Assemble the driveshaft bearing housingthrust
13813Slide the Collar PIN 328361 onto the driveshaft with
large end in contact with the bearing housingand tighten preload screw CD against the driveshaft until groove Q) on the spring-loaded plunger is flush with end of threads 5Rotate the driveshaft several revolutions to seat bearing
138113914Insert the assembled driveshaft into the tool base
14016Position Shim Gauge PIN 328366 against guide pins
of the tool base
7 Check the squareness of the bearing housing mounting surface