1994 Johnson/Evinrude "ER" 2 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 216Get this manual
136 116To assemble the propeller shaft components, place the
spring between the gear and the shaftThe tang end of the spring faces the gearAssemble by turning the gear counterclockwise while pushing together
137 117Place the forward gear thrust bearing and thrust
washer on the propeller shaftChamfered edge of the washer must face away from the gear