1988 Johnson Evinrude "CC" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 507660, Page 239Get this manual
Assembly
INote OMC Triple-Guardtube and tiller handle components with Lubricate the tilt greaseE.J
f6l 1711 If any of the swivel bracket components were removed,
refer to the two reference pictures for correct reassembly
2Clean the threads of the four pilot shaft to steering bracket
EJ screws thoroughlyApply OMC Screw Lock to the threads
Assemble the pilot shaft to the steering bracket and tighten the screws to torque of 120-144 inIbs(14-16 Nm)
EJ nut and washerTighten the nut to torque of 144-168 inIbs(16-19 Nm)