1988 Johnson Evinrude "CC" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 507660, Page 276Get this manual
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1421 18Apply OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to detent ballsPlace the detent spring into the propeller shaft holePlace one detent ball on one end of the spring1431 19Slide OMC Shift Detent Sleeve, PI 328081, over propeller shaftAlign groove in tool with remaining hole in propeller shaftPlace the second detent ball in tool groove over detent spring While pressing detent ball down slightly, pull tool back until detent ball is engaged in propeller shaft hole1441 20Install the propeller shaft and detent tool in gearcase:
Propeller shaft must engage forward bearingTool ramps must engage clutch dog ramps Hold tool firmly against clutch dogGently tap propeller shaft with rawhide mallet to seat detent assembly