1989 Johnson Evinrude "CE" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 507754, Page 236Get this manual
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36 14Position the small pinion thrust washer with the inside chamfered diameter facing the pinionOil and install the thrust bearing Install the large thrust washer with chamfered outside edge facing up
15Install the pinion in the gearcase
I Note Ilf the pinion binds upon assembly, temporarily install the driveshaft to align the pinion with the forward gearIf binding is still present, the forward bearing cup is not properly seated
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