1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 508142, Page 260Get this manual
3Coat the driveshaft splines with OMC Moly LubeDo not coat top surface of the driveshaft as the lubricant here may prevent seating of the driveshaft in the crankshaftCoat upper shift rod with OMC Triple-Guard grease4Temporarily install the upper shift rod connector on the gearcase lower shift rod5Install the gearcase onto the exhaust housingGuide the water tube into the water tube grommet and see that the driveshaft engages the crankshaftRotate the flywheel, if necessaryr;;;'] 6Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to the threads of the gearcase and extension retaining screws and threads of the gearcase studPlace lock washers on the screws and the studInstall and tighten the screws and one nut to torque of 192-216 inIbs(22-25 Nm) When installing gearcase to gearcase extension, do not tighten the retaining screws until the gearcase and the extension have been placed in proper position with the exhaust housing and powerhead assembly
1601 7Slide the upper connector half onto the upper shift rod and