1988 Johnson/Evinrude "CC" 40 thru 55 Models Service Manual, Page 236Get this manual
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9Align hole in the clutch dog with slot in the propeller shaftInstall the clutch dog on the shaft with grooved end of the clutch dog facing forward end of the shaft
10Insert 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 overlap11Push the shifter detent down into the REVERSE position
12Locate the propeller shaft assembly and align 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 as far as possible, being sure to align the shift housing pin with hole in forward end of gearcase housing13Lubricate new shift rod cover a-ring with GMC TripleGuard greaseInstall the a-ring into the shift rod coverGrease the threaded end of the shift rod and insert it through the cover bushingTurn the shift rod while pushing it through the bushing to avoid damaging the a-ring14Apply GMC Gasket Sealing Compound to both sides of new shift cover gasket Position the gasket on the gearcaseThread the shift rod into the shifter detent about four turns