1993 Johnson Evinrude "ET" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, P/N 508283, Page 202Get this manual
5Assemble the port and the starboard stern brackets onto the swivel bracketTE ModelsInstall the tilt shaft bolt through the following components: Tang washer, bushing, port stern bracket, thrust washer, swivel bracket, thrust washer, starboard stern bracket, bushing, washer
1251 Position the tang on the port washer Q) toward rear of the
stern bracketInstall the nut loosely on the tilt shaft boltRemote Start ModelsPlace thrust washers between stern and swivel bracketsInsert the tilt tube and nut assembly from port side of the stern bracketTighten the starboard tilt tube nut to torque of 24-26 ftIbs(32-35 Nm)Back off nut 18 to 1J4 turn after applying torque
stern bracket flange into the port stern bracket flangeTighten the screws to torque of 144-168 inIbs(14-16 Nm)TE Models Tighten the nut on the tilt shaft bolt to torque of 14-16 ftIbs(19-22 Nm)
ill screws Install the two screws through the starboard