1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507124, Page 235Get this manual
1541 16Apply 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 seal on the shift rod coverOn long shaft modelsInstall the shift rod seal as follows: 55 156 Lightly apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to the shift rod starting about in(7,6 cm) above the shift rod cover Slide the shift rod seal down the shift rod and onto the shift rod coverUsing new tie strap, secure the seal to the cover 1571 18Position the driveshaft thrust bearing shim(s) onto the driveshaft
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INotel Position items, and exactly in order shown15s1 1591 19Lightly apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compoundto 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: