1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 25, 35 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 208Get this manual
[] 12Assemble the small pinion thrust washer (MJ with the inside chamfered diameter facing the pinion, onto the pinionOil and install the thrust bearing Install the large thrust washer with chamfered outside edge facing up[] 13Using right angled rod, install the pinion assembly in the gearcase
14Place the forward gear into the gearcase
15Apply OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to clutch dog and shifter cradle Install the shifter cradle on clutch dogGrooved end of clutch dog must face forward gear end of the propeller shaft