1988 Johnson Evinrude "CC" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 507660, Page 243Get this manual
Swivel Bracket Servicing10, 14 CommDisassembly
1Loosen the swivel bracket adjustment screwLift the pilot shaft and steering bracket from the swivel bracket The upper thrust washerliner and friction block may come out with the pilot shaftIf not, remove these components from the swivel bracket
2Remove the lower thrust washerO-ring bushing from the swivel bracket
and lower
3Remove the upper front mount from the steering bracket
Disassemble the pilot shaft from the steering bracket by removing the four screws
Assembly
INote Lubricate the tilt tube and tiller handle components with
OMC Triple-Guard grease1If any of the swivel bracket components were removed, refer to the three reference pictures for correct reassembly2Clean the threads of the four pilot shaft to steering bracket screws thoroughlyApply OMC Screw Lock to the threadsAssemble the pilot shaft to the steering bracket and tighten the screws to torque of 10- 12 ft Ibs(14-16 Nm)