1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 90 deg. Cross V Service Manual, P/N 508145, Page 244Get this manual
Assembly Before beginning assembly procedures, all gearcase components must be thoroughly cleaned and in serviceable conditionRefer to Cleaning and Inspection1Assemble as shown from OMC Pinion Bearing Remover and Installer, PIN 391257:
III V4-20 1Flat Hex Head Screw in1 inWasher
326585 Spacer PIN 391260 Plate PIN 326582 Rod PIN 3265741nstallerRemover -20 12 inHex Head Screw V6-20 12 inHex Head Screw Q) in0.0Flat Washer Q) PIN 326584 Spacer PIN 3265741nstallerRemover CD PIN 326587 Washer (1As inx 134 in0 .0 l.MJ PIN 391260 Plate and Bearing PIN 326582 Rod -20 inHex Head Screw 2V6Apply OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to the 18 needle bearings and insert them into the bearing case3V4, V6Place the bearing on the installer tool with the lettered side of the bearing facing the top of the gearcaseUse OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to hold the bearing on the toolV6Incorrect installation of the pinion bearing in the gearcase drastically reduces the life of the bearingThe bearing is tapered so when installed correctly, its shape compensates for stresses in the gearcase and allows full bearing contactWhenever you disassemble gearcase, check the pinion bearingit must be in place with the lettering facing up4V4, V6Insert the tool with the bearing into the gearcaseDrive the bearing into the gearcase until the washer on the tool contacts the spacerRemove the toolUsing rag, remove any excess grease from surface of the needle bearingsrJl 5V4, V6Position new a-ring on the pinion bearing retaining screwApply OMC Nut Lock to screw threads and O-ringInstall the screw and tighten to torque of 48-80 inIbs(5-9 Nm)824213