1993 Johnson Evinrude "ET" 90 degrees CV Service Manual, P/N 508285, Page 203Get this manual
Assembly
Before beginning assembly procedures, all gearcase components must be thoroughly cleaned and in serviceable conditionRefer to Cleaning and Inspection1Assemble as shown from OMC Pinion Bearing Remover and Installer, PIN 391257:
14-20 114 inHex Head Screw in0.0Flat Washer PIN 326585 Spacer
PIN 391260 Plate PIN .326582 Rod PIN 326574 InstallerlRemover 14-20 112 inHex Head Screw
1 in0.0Flat Washer Q) PIN 326584 Spacer PIN 3265741nstallerRemover PIN 326587 Washer (1116 inx 1314 in0.0 PIN 391260 Plate and Bearing PIN 326582 Rod 14-20 114 inHex Head Screw
14-20 12 inHex Head Screw
2V6Apply OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to the 18 needle bearings and insert them into the bearing case3V4, V6Place the bearing on the installer tool with the lettered side of the bearing facing the top of the gearcaseUse OMC Needle fearing Assembly Grease to hold the bearing on the toolV6Incorrect installation of the pinion bearing in the gearcase drastically reduces the life of the bearingThe bearing is tapered so when installed correctly, its shape compensates for stresses in the gearcase and allows full bearing contactWhenever you disassemble gearcase, check the pinion bearingit must be in place with the lettering facing up