1990 Johnson Evinrude 120 thru 140, 185 thru 225, 300 HP, P/N 507875, Page 284Get this manual
7Install the water intake screenMake sure tabs are up inside water intake cavityInstall and tighten the screwf3l 8To begin the reassembly ofthe shift mechanism, apply OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease on the detent ball and springInsert the ball and spring into the bearing housing9To avoid personal injury, wear safety glassesWith the shifter detent in position shown, depress the ball and spring with punch while pressing the shifter detent into the housing l'
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E.J detent lever to engage the shift lever and install the pin
f51 10Position the shift lever in the housing and then rotate the
through the housing and shift leverNext, push the detent lever down all the way
1sl 11 Apply OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to the 25 forward gear needle bearings and position the bearings in the bearing race12Apply OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to the shifter shaft, then install the cradle and shaft assembly on the shift lever