1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507124, Page 218Get this manual

1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507124, Page 218



19Thread the shift lever and connector assembly onto the shift rod nine turns

20Install shift cradle on shift shaft with part number facing straight upUse CIVIC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to keep the cradle from rotating on the shift shaft21Tilt nose of gearcase down and install propeller shaft until rear edge of shift cradle is flush with front edge of forward gear

22Slide shift lever and rod into gearcaseShift lever tangs must engage shift cradle slotsshift lever has engaged the cradle before proceeding
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23Install new seal on the shift lever screwApply OMC Nut Lock to threads of the screw

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