1988 Johnson/Evinrude "CC" 40 thru 55 Models Service Manual, Page 220Get this manual
r:;-;::;Jr:;;a) 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
INote Items and must be installed exactly as shown 1501 9Insert the shifter shaft into the propeller shaft, aligning holes in the shifter shaft, propeller shaft and clutch dogWhen 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 overlap10Push the shifter detent down into the REVERSE position rs:il11 Locate the propeller shaft assembly and orient the forward bearing housing with the shifter detent toward the topBe sure the thrust bearing and thrust washer are properly positionedInsert the propeller shaft assembly into the gearcase, being sure to align the shift housing pin with hole in forward end of gearcase housing