1988 Johnson/Evinrude "CC" 40 thru 55 Models Service Manual, Page 199Get 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 Thrust washer Starboard stern bracket Bushing Washer
1251 Position the tang on the port washer Q) toward rear of the
stern bracketInstall the nut loosely on the tilt shaft boltRemote Start Modelsplace thrust washers between stern and swivel bracketsInsert the tilt tube and nut assembly from port side of the stern bracketTighten the starboard tilt tube nut to torque of 24-26 ftIbs(32-35 Nm) Back off nut Va to turn after applying torque6Apply 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 on the tilt shaft bolt to torque of 14-16 ftIbs(19-22 Nm)