1995 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 9.9, 15 four-stroke Service Manual, Page 41Get this manual
Shift Cable]1Extend shift cable and lubricate with OMC Triple-Guard grease2Verify that the fast idle lever is down in the RUN position3Move the remote control handle to NEUTRAL& Before connecting shift cable, verify control handle position and neutral lockout index plate orientation
4Rotate the propeller shaft and shift the gearcase into NEUTRAL5Install the shift cable on the shift link pinSecure cable with retainer6Pull firmly on cable casing to remove backlash and adjust cable trunnion nut to locate in anchor pocket7Install the cable anchor retainer and torque the screw to 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)8Slip rubber grommet onto control cables and press grommet into groove in lower engine cover