1993 Johnson Evinrude "ET" 60 degrees LV Service Manual, P/N 508286, Page 205Get this manual
f31 7Lightly coat the detent ball and spring with OMC Needle Bearing Assembly GreaseFirst, insert the spring in the housing, then the ball f41 8Insert the detent lever
into the housing, and push it up next to the detent ballMake sure the ball is resting on the spring Insert screwdriver into the opposite end of the detent lever passageSimultaneously, depress the ball while pushing in on the detent lever until it snaps into NEUTRAL position on the cradleSlide the shaft into the housing and insert the shifter tip into the detent's pocket