1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 60 LV 90, 115, 150, 150C, 175 Service Manual, P/N 507127, Page 216Get this manual
Driveshaft Shimming Using Tool, PIN 393185
The driveshaft pinion is precisely meshed with the forward and reverse gears by using one or more shims between the driveshaft bearing housing and the thrust washerWhen installing new thrust bearing orwasher, bearing housing, pinion, or driveshaft, it is necessary to properly shim the assembly to restore factory clearance Gauge bars are precision made and should be handled carefullyThe length of each bar is stamped near the part numberThis dimension is 0.020 in(0,508 mm) shorter than the actual shimmed length of the driveshaft
INote Degrease pinion and driveshaft tapers prior to assembly[]J
1Assemble the driveshaft bearing housingthrust washerthrust bearingand pinion onto the driveshaftUse OMC Driveshaft Seal Protector, PIN 318674, whenever installing or removing the bearing housingLightly coat the threads of the pinion nut with outboard lubricant and torque to 70-80 ftIbs(95-108 Nm)