1991 Johnson/Evinrude Models "EI" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 188Get this manual
5Assemble the port and the starboard stern brackets onto the swivel bracketTE Models, install the tilt shaft bolt through the following componentsTang washer Bushing Port stern bracket Thrust washer Swivel bracket Thrust washer Starboard stern bracket Bushing Washer
Position the tang on the port washer Q) toward rear of the stern bracketInstall the nut loosely on the tilt shaft bolt
1261 i1-l Apply OMC Nut Lock to threads of the two flange screws Install the two screws through the starboard
7Install the thrust rod in the stern brackets
Remote Start Modelsplace thrust washers between stern and swivel bracketsInsert the tilt tube and nut assembly from port side of the stern bracketTighten the starboard tilt tube nut to torque of 24-26 ftIbs(32-35 Nm) Back off nut Va to turn after applying torque
stern bracket flange into the port stern bracket flangeTighten the screws to torque of 144-168 in lbs(14- 16 Nm)On TE models, tighten the nut on the tilt shaft bolt to torque of 14-16 ft.lbs(19-22 Nm)