1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 507871, Page 245Get this manual
1361 12Assemble the small pinion thrust washer with the inside
chamfered diameter onto the pinion, chamfered side facing pinionOil and install the thrust bearing Install the large thrust washer with chamfered outside edge facing upthe gearcase
1371 13Using right angled rod, install the pinion assembly in 1381 14Place the forward gear into the gearcase1391 15Install shifter cradle on clutch dog Grooved end of clutch
dog must face forward gear end of the propeller shaft
1Note Apply OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to clutch dog and shifter cradle to hold in place while assembling