1988 Johnson Evinrude "CC" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 507660, Page 279Get this manual
Installation rr;:;] 1Check outside diameter of the water tube for dents and
burrsRemove dents and burrsCheck to be sure the water tube washer is positioned on the water tube Lightly apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to upper and lower outside diameter of the water tube Install the straight end of water tube through the guide and into inner exhaust tube
Install new O-rings on the driveshaft spacerSlide the spacer down the drives haft and position on the impeller housingPosition tabs of spacer to face rear of the gearcase
3Coat the drives haft splines with OMC Moly LubeDo not coat top surface of the driveshaft as the lubricant here may prevent seating of the driveshaft in the crankshaftCoat upper shift rod with OMC Triple-Guard grease 4Temporarily install the upper and lower shift rod connectors on the gearcase lower shift rod5 Install the gearcase onto the exhaust housingGuide the water tube into the water tube grommet and see that the driveshaft :-,ngages the crankshaftRotate the flywheel, if necessary6 Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to the threads of the gearcase and extension retaining screws and threads of the gearcase studPlace lock washers on the screws and the studInstall and tighten the screws and one nut to torque of 192-216 inIbs (22-25 Nm)