1995 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 25, 35 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 236Get this manual
5If the pinion does not properly engage the flywheel, the pinion and shaft may be worndistorted, or dirty6Inspect and replace end cap thrust washer if distorted or worn excessively
7 Inspect and replace armature shaft snap ring if worn or
distortedAssembly [}] 1Lubricate the armature shaft bearing surface with one drop of SAE No.1 oilLubricate the armature shaft on and above the pinion helix with OMC Starter Bendix Lube, PIN 337016Place thrust washer on armature shaft
2Place end cap onto armature shaft
rn 3Install the Bendix drive components onto the armature
4.lnstall the lower spring holder onto the armature shaft, with the recessed end facing the end of the shaftInstall the spring Install the upper spring retainer onto the shaft, with the deeper recess facing the end of the shaft5Install the plastic cover onto the armature shaftPush the cover until it snaps into place