1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" 60 thru 70 Service Manual, P/N 507873, Page 197Get this manual
Before assembling the pinion to the driveshaft, degrease tapers on both parts1Install the pinion Tighten the pinion nut to torque of 40-45 ftIbs(54-60 Nm)
r:;;;l 2Assemble the driveshaft bearing housingthrust washerand thrust bearing onto the driveshaftUse OMC Driveshaft Seal Protector PI 312403 whenever installing or removing the bearing housing Use OMC Gauge PI 328366 and OMC Collar PI 328363COA3593
1391 Slide the collar
onto the driveshaft with large end in contact with the bearing housing
and tighten preload screw Q) against the drives haft until groove Q) on the spring-loaded plunger is flush with end of threadsTighten locking ring on preload screw
13911401 Insert the assembled driveshaft into the tool base (8), 6Rotate the driveshaft several revolutions to seat bearing