1994 Johnson/Evinrude "ER" 60 thru 70 outboards Service Manual, Page 213Get this manual
Driveshaft Shimming Using Tool, PIN 393185 The driveshaft pinion is precisely meshed with the forward and reverse gears by using shim or shims between the driveshaft bearing housing and the thrust washerWhen installing new thrust bearing or washer, bearing housing, pinion or driveshaft, it is necessary to properly shim the assembly to restore factory clearanceGauge bars are precision made and should be handled carefullyThe length of each bar is stamped near the part numberThis dimension is 0.020 in(0,508 mm) shorter than the actual shimmed length of the driveshaftINotel Degrease pinion and driveshaft tapers prior to assembly 38
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13s11Install the pinion onto the driveshaftTighten the pinion
nut to torque of 40-45 ftIbs(54-60 Nm)
13s12Assemble the driveshaft bearing housingthrust washer