1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" Colt/Junior thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 507870, Page 222Get this manual
20While holding the reverse gear in position, fill the forward gear detent notches with OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease and install the detent balls1361137 121Hold the reverse gear in position and install the propeller shaft assembly into the gearcaseThe detent balls must be positioned 90 away from the driving lugs of the forward gear
22Rotate the propeller shaft to ensure the reverse gear is fully engaged with the pinion1381 23Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to the threads of
the retaining screws and around O-ring flange of the gearcase head Apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to new gearcase head O-ringInstall the O-ringApply OMC Triple-Guard grease to the seal lipsInstall the gearcase head and tighten the screws to torque of 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)Install the driveshaft and rotate to engage pinion splines
3924Apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to the drives haft seal lips1401 25Install the water pump plate and the gaskets Coat