1994 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 224Get this manual
18 16Install the pinion and driveshaft as follows: Degrease tapers of the pinion and driveshaftInstall the pinion and driveshaft into the gearcasePush the driveshaft bearing housing in position Lightly coat the threads of the pinion nut with outboard lubricant While holding the pinion nut with an 11 16 inwrench, and the driveshaft ith an OMC Driveshaft Holding Socket Pin PIN 334995, tighten the nut to torque of 40-45 ftJbs(54-60 Nm)Pad handle of the wrench to prevent damage to the gearcase o amage pinion nutsnot reuse
Incorrect torque of the pinion nut will reduce pinion lifeDo