1993 Johnson Evinrude "ET" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, P/N 508283, Page 192Get this manual
Assembly
rJl1Assemble the tie bar to the stern bracketsIf equipped, place the ground lead and star washer between the port stern bracket and tie bar2Lubricate the swivel bracket bushings with OMC Triple-Guard greasePlace the bushings in the swivel bracket
rSJ 19l3Position the swivel bracket between the stern bracketsPlace thrust washer between each of the stern brackets and the swivel bracket4Install the tilt tubeTighten the tilt tube nuts to 40-45 ftIbs(54-60 Nm), then back off one nut 1f4 turn'1Q15Apply OMC Nut Lock to threads of the upper mount to steering arm screwsInstall the mount and tighten the screws to 24-26 ftIbs(32-35 Nm)Be sure to place the ground lead under the port screw