1993 Johnson Evinrude "ET" 2 thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 508281, Page 221Get this manual
1 36116To assemble the propeller shaft components, place the
spring between the gear and the shaftThe tang end of the spring faces the gearAssemble by turning the gear counterclockwise whi le pushing together
1 37117Place the forward gear thrust bearing and thrust
washer on the propeller shaftChamfered edge of the washer must face away from the gear
1 38118Install the propeller shaft assembly19Wrap single layer of cellophane tape around the propeller shaft over the groove in the shaftThis will prevent the seals in the gearcase head from becoming damaged in the groove
4020Lightly apply OMC Triple-Guard greaseoftothenew gearcase head a-ringInstall the a-ring in groove housing141 21Coat the a-ring and two gearcase head attaching screws