1995 Johnson Evinrude "EO" 9.9 thru 30, 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 503146, Page 278Get this manual
9Assemble remaining shims, new tab-lock washer, and impeller nut onto driveshaftTighten impeller nut to 16-18 ftIbs(22-24 Nm)Use new tab-lock washer each time, and bend tabs around driveshaft nut to secure
10Assemble intake housing to main housingApply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to threads of six retaining screws and install them finger tight only
11 Check for any rubbing or binding between the casing liner and impellerIf clearance is greater on one side, verify that the intake housing is centeredTighten screws in crisscross pattern to 10-12 ftIbs(14-16 Nm)12Repeat Step to verify adjustment
Gate Adjustment
1Move remote control handle to NEUTRAL detent
2Hold reverse gate up and check for proper clearance between reverse gate and water flow passage: