1988 Johnson/Evinrude "CC" 40 thru 55 Models Service Manual, Page 237Get this manual
1541 16Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to the threads of the shift rod cover screwsInstall the screwsTighten the screws to torque of 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)
154117On standard shaft modelsPlace the gearcase cover
seal on the shift rod coverOn long shaft modelsInstall the shift rod seal as follows: Lightly apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to the shift rod starting about in(7,6 cm) above the shift rod cover Slide the shift rod seal down the shift rod and onto the shift rod coverUsing new tie strap, secure the seal to the cover
157118Position the driveshaft thrust bearingwasherand
onto the driveshaft
1Note Position items
, and exactly in order shown
58159119Lightly apply OMC Gasket Sealin!! Compound to the
gearcase area that contacts mounting flange of the bearing housingDo not coat inside bearing housing bore surface of the gearcaseUsing driveshaft OMC Seal Protector, PIN 316614, slide the driveshaft bearing housing onto the driveshaft