1994 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 242Get this manual
r;::;l 16Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to the threads of the shift rod cover screwsInstall the screwsTighten the screws to torque of 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)
1541 17On standard shaft modelsPlace the gearcase cover seal
on the shift rod coverOn long shaft modelsInstall the shift rod seal as follows :
Lightly apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to the shift rod starting about in(7,6 em) above the shift rod cover Slide the shift rod seal down the shift rod and onto the shift rod coverUsing new tie strap, secure the seal to the coverCOA3168
1571 18Position the driveshaft thrust bearing
onto the driveshaft