1988 Johnson/Evinrude "CC" 40 thru 55 Models Service Manual, Page 208Get this manual
DisassemblyAssembly r:;l 1Start by removing all of the parts from the housing, inspect the housing for cracks or melting and then install new top plate The top plate locks in place in the housing with square index tab L!:.I
2The liner now slides in and mates with the plate at the point where the liner is split3Place the water tube grommet in the impeller housingCOA3536
[";l 4Apply thin bead of OMC Adhesive to groove of the impeller housing grommetPlace the grommet in position on the impeller housing
lZJ rotation, install the impeller into the liner with slot for impeller
cam facing out
5Lightly coat the liner with oilWith counterclockwise
lZJ groove and then install the specially shaped O-ring sealInstallation
6 Run thin bead of OMC Adhesive cement in the seal