1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 60 deg Loop V Service Manual, P/N 508146, Page 200Get this manual
0.110 in(2,8 mm)Driveshaft Shimming Using Tool, PIN 393185
The driveshaft pinion is precisely meshed with the forward and reverse gears by using one or more shims between the driveshaft bearing housing and the thrust washerWhen installing new thrust bearing or washer, bearing housing, pinion, or driveshaft, it is necessary to properly shim the assembly to restore factory clearanceGauge bars are precision made and should be handled carefullyThe length of each bar is stamped near the part numberThis dimension is 0.020 in(0,508 mm) shorter than the actual shimmed length of the driveshaft
INotel Degrease pinion and driveshaft tapers prior to assembly191 1Assemble the driveshaft bearing housingthrust washer