1994 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 203Get this manual
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Install the steering friction thrust ringbevel side up in the swivel bracketThread the steering friction screw in the swivel bracketTurn the screw until the steering friction pin makes contact with top of the thrust ringDo not tighten the screw10Install new upper and lower seals in the swivel bracket with lips of seals facing away from the bracketOn remote start models, place pivot shaft bushing in the swivel bracket before installing the top seal
1331 11 Slide the upper thrust washer on the pivot shaftSlide
the pivot shaft through the swivel bracket
134 1135 112Thoroughly clean splines of the pivot shaft and the
lower mount bracketSpray the splines with OMC Locquic PrimerApply OMC Nut Lock evenly to all pivot shaft spline teethPlace the lower thrust washer in the lower mount bracketSlide the lower mount bracket on the splines of the pivot shaft while aligning front of the mount bracket with the steering arm Install the retaining ring on the pivot shaft with sharp edge of ring facing out