1988 Johnson Evinrude "CC" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 507660, Page 233Get this manual
6Slide the adjusting lever and shaft through the exhaust housing with flat side upAs the adjusting lever and shaft comes through the exhaust housing, install the shift rod lever CDSnap the shift shaft retainer Q) into placePlace new shift rod lever clip over the shift rod leverInstall and tighten the screw to torque of 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)Bend the locking tab of the clip against the head of the screw 1131
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7If removed, apply OMC Adhesive to the four washers and place the washers as shown in figurePlace the lower engine cover on the exhaust housingInstall and tighten the screws to torque of 72-96 inIbs(811 Nm)