1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 90 LV 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 Service Manual, P/N 507128, Page 318Get this manual
29Carefully apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to both -ring flanges of the bearing housing Do not allow sealer to contact either forward thrust surface or bearings in the housingInstall the housing in the gearcase with screw holes in vertical position and anode facing downTap the housing with soft face mallet to seat the a-ring30Install the two retainers, washers, and screwsApply OMC Ultra Lock-271 to threads of the two retainer screwsInstall the screws and tighten them to 24-26 ftIbs(33-35 Nm)
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Some retainers might have rounded edges on one sidePosition these retainers with their rounded edges facing forward
1261 31 Before installing lubricant, pressure test and vacuum test
the gearcase as follows: Remove the oil level plug, and screw in pressure test gauge Pump up pressure to 3-6 PSI (21 -42 kPa)If pressure gauge indicates leakage, submerge the gearcase in wa ter to determine source of leakage as evidenced by bubblesIf the gearcase pressure gauge does not indicate 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 outto 3-5 in(76-127 mm) of mercury and see if vacuum holdsThen, pump out to 15 in(381 mm) of mercury and checkIf the gearcase fails 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