1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" Cross V 88 thru 115, 150 thru 175, P/N 507874, Page 268Get this manual
1251 33Lightly apply OMC Tripe-Guardgrease to new O-ring and install it on the bearing housingCarefully apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to both housing flanges 1261 34Vertically align the propeller shaft housing screw holes
and position the anode downwardInsert the housing assembly until it seatsHold the driveshaft and rotate the propeller shaft to engage the internal splines of the two propeller shaftsPush the housing in by hand until the retaining tab slots are flush with those in the gearcase housing1271 35Install the two retainersTorque the screws to 18-20 ftIbs(24-27 Nm)36Pressure and vacuum test the gearcase as follows:
INotel Pressure and vacuum test gearcase before filling Remove the drain plug and screw in pressure test gauge Pump pressure up to 3-6 PSI (21-42 kPa)If pressure gauge indicates leakage, submerge the gearcase in water to determine source of leakage as evidenced by bubblesIf the gearcase pressure gauge does not indicate leakage, increase pressure to 16-18 PSI (110-124 kPa)If pressure does not hold, submerge the gearcase in water and check for source of leakageMake necessary repairs and repeat test Screw in vacuum testerPump out to 3-5 in(76-127 mm) of mercury and see if vacuum holdsThen, pump out to 15 in(381 mm) of mercury and checkIf the gearcase fails to hold on either test, put oil around suspected sealIf leak then stops or oil rs drawn in, that seal is defectiveWhen the gearcase checks OK, refill with the proper lubricant1291 Fill the gearcase with lubricant as follows: