1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 60 LV 90, 115, 150, 150C, 175 Service Manual, P/N 507127, Page 223Get this manual
33Lightly apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to new O-rings, and install them on the bearing housingCarefully apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to both housing flanges
34Vertically align the propeller shaft housing screw holes and position the anode downwardInsert the housing assembly until it seatsHold the driveshaft and rotate the propeller shaft to engage the internal splines of the two propeller shaftsPush the housing in by hand until the retaining tab slots are flush with those in the gearcase housing
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35Insta II the two reta ners, washers, nd screwsApply OMC Ultra Lock-271 to the threads of the two retainer screwsInstall the screws and torque them to 24-26 ftIbs(33-35 Nm)36Before installing lubricant, pressure test and vacuum test he gearcase as follows:
Remove the oil level plug and screw in pressure test gauge Pump pressure up to 3-6 PSI (21 -42 kPa)If pressure gauge ind icates leakage, submerge the gearcase in water to determine source of leakage as evidenced by bubblesIf the gearcase pressure gauge does not indi cate leakage, increase pressure to 16-18 PSI (110-124 kPa) If pressure does not hold, submerge the gearcase in water and check for source of leakageMake necessary repairs and repeat test Screw in vacuum testerPump out to 3-5 in(76-127 mm) of mercury and see if vacuum holdsThen, pump out to 15 in(381 mm) of mercury and check If the gearcase fa ils to hold on either test, put oil around suspected sealIf leak then stops or oil is drawn in, that seal is defectiveWhen the gearcase checks OK, refill with the proper lubricant