1994 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 225Get this manual

1994 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 225

1221 20Install shift cradle on shift shaft with part number facing
straight upUse OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to keep the cradle from rotating on the shift shaftrear edge of shift cradle gear
1231 21Tilt nose of gearcase down and install propeller shaft until

is flush with front edge of forward

1231 22Slide shift lever and rod into gearcaseShift lever tangs
must engage shift cradle slotsVerify that the shift lever has engaged the cradle before proceeding DR281S

23Install new seal on the shift lever screwApply OMC Nut