1988 Johnson/Evinrude "CC" 40 thru 55 Models Service Manual, Page 234Get this manual
1Before assembling the
tapers on both parts
pinion to the driveshaft, degrease pinion nut to torque
13711 Install the pinion Tighten the
of 40-45 ftIbs(54-60 Nm)
Assemble the driveshaft bearing housingthrust washerand thrust bearing onto the driveshaftUse OMC Driveshaft Seal Protector PI 316614 whenever installing or removing the bearing housing
1381 3Slide the Collar PI 328361
onto the driveshaft with large end in contact with the bearing housing