1988 Johnson Evinrude "CC" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 507660, Page 277Get this manual
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Slide the retainer plate down the propeller shaft and into the gearcase with tab facing down
1501 i'"l 28Using OMC Retaining groovePliers PIN 331045, inRing stall the retaining ring into in gearcase with sharp
outside edge facing aftThe retaining ring is under extreme pressure during installationWear safety glasses and proceed with care to avoid unsnapping the ring from the pliersLook inside the gearcase and make sure that the ring is seated in groovef51l 29 Thread one OMC Guide Pin, PIN 383175 retainer plate
into the
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1521 30Stick the reverse gear thrust washer to the back side of 1531 31Lightly apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to the aft support flange of the bearing housingAlign the propeller shaft bearing housing on the guide pin with the word "UP" toward the top brass punch and mallet, seat the bearing the gearcase