1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 90 deg. Cross V Service Manual, P/N 508145, Page 242Get this manual
Driveshaft Servicing Some models are equipped with serviceable two-piece driveshaftIf the driveshaft is damaged or worn, service the driveshaft as follows:
f11 1To separate the upper driveshaft from the lower driveshaft,
compress the driveshaft and remove the roll pinReplace the damaged component
2To assemble the driveshaft, start the roll pin into one wall of the lower driveshaft
3Place the spring into the lower driveshaft
1sl 4Align
the upper driveshaft into the lower driveshaftCompress the spring and finish installing the roll pin:
V4flush V6to dimension shown
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