1991 Johnson/Evinrude Models "EI" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 227Get this manual
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Align hole in the clutch dog with slot in the propeller shaftInstall the clutch dog on the shaft with grooved end of the clutch dog facing forward end of the shaftInsert the shifter shaft into the propeller shaft aligning holes in the shifter shaft, propeller shaft, and clutch dogWhen holes are aligned, insert the clutch dog pin into the clutch dog and shifter shaftSecure pin with new retainer springMake certain no coils of the spring overlap
11Push the shifter detent down into the REVERSE position
12Locate the propeller shaft assembly and align the forward bearing housing with the shifter detent CD toward the topBe sure the thrust bearing and thrust washer are properly positionedInsert the propeller shaft assembly into the gearcase as far as possible, being sure to align the shift housing pin with hole in forward end of gearcase housing