1995 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 236Get this manual
5416Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to the threads of the shift rod cover screwsInstall the screwsTighten the screws to 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)1541 17On standard shaft modelsPlace the gearcase cover sea shift rod coverOn long shaft modelsInstall the shift rod seal as follows:
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Lightly apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to the shift rod starting about in(7,6 cm) above the shift rod coverSlide the shift rod seal down the shift rod and onto the shift rod coverUsing new tie strap, secure the seal to the cover
157118Position the driveshaft thrust bearingwasherand
shim(s) onto the driveshaftINotel Position items
, and exactly in order shown
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19Lightly apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to the gearcase area that contacts mounting flange of the bearing housingDo not coat inside bearing housing bore surface of the gearcaseUsing driveshaft OMC Seal Protector, PIN 316614, slide the driveshaft bearing housing onto the driveshaft20Install the pinion and the driveshaft as follows: Pull up on the shift rod to engage the FORWARD gear position Degrease tapers of the pinion and the driveshaftInstall the pinion and the driveshaft into the gearcase