1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 60 thru 70 Service Manual, P/N 508144, Page 201Get this manual
Driveshaft Shimming Using Tool, PIN
The driveshaft pinion is precisely meshed with the forward and reverse gears by using shim or shims between the drivesha1t 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 clearance Gauge 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
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INotel Degrease pinion and driveshaft tapers prior to assembly
1381 nutInstall torque of 40-45 ftthe driveshaftTighten the pinion 'to the pinion onto Ibs(54-60 Nm)1381 2Assemble the driveshaft bearing housingthrust washer