1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 508142, Page 245Get this manual
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136 14Position the small pinion thrust washer with the inside
chamfered diameter facing the pinionOil and install the thrust bearing Install the large thrust washer with chamfered outside edge facing up
137 15Install the pinion in the gearcaseIf the pinion binds upon assembly, temporarily install the driveshaft to align the pinion with the forward gearIf binding is still present, the forward bearing cup is not properly seated