1993 Johnson Evinrude "ET" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 508282, Page 239Get this manual
12 114Position one pinion thrust washer on the pinionOil and install the thrust bearing Install the other thrust washer on the pinion13 15Install the pinion in the gearcase
If the pinion binds upon assembly, angle the forward gear to allow engagementIf binding is still present, the forward bearing cup is not properly seated1141 16Pull shift rod up and install cradle on yoke32576
r:;;l 17Oil new a-ring and install on the pivot pinApply OMC Nut Loekto the threads of the pivot pinUse the yoke locator to locate the pivot pin hole in the yokeInstall and tighten the pivot pin to torque of 48-84 inIbs(5-9 Nm)[":;';l 18Coat the threaded area of the shift rod with OMC Triple-Guard greaseSlide the shift rod down through the shift rod bushing and thread it two turns into the yoke
f171 19Using long-nose pliers, place the clutch dog in the cradle with grooved side facing the forward gear