1991 Johnson/Evinrude Models "EI" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 228Get this manual
1541 16Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to the threads of the shift rod cover screwsInstall the screwsTighten the screws to torque of 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)1541 17On standard shaft modelsPlace the gearcase cover seal on the shift rod cover On long shaft modelsInstall the shift rod seal as follows: Lightly apply OMC Triple -Guard grease to the shift rod starting about in(7,6 cm) above the shift rod cover Slide the shift rod seal down the shift rod and onto the shift rod coverUsing new tie strap, secure the seal to the cover
1571 18Position the driveshaft thrust bearing shim(s) onto the driveshaft1Note Position items
, washerand
exactly in order shown
15811591 19Lightly apply OMC Gasket SealinfJCompound to the gearcase area that contacts mounting flange of the bearing housingDo not coat inside bearing housing bore surface of the gearcaseUsing driveshaft OMC Seal Protector, PI 316614, slide the driveshaft bearing housing onto the driveshaft20Install the pinion and the driveshaft as follows :