1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 50 thru 70 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 189Get this manual
G2] 9Remove the thrust rod from the stern brackets18 10Remove the stern bracket to spacer screwsport and starboardt,711 1Remove the shock absorber pin set screwRemove the shock absorber pinRemove the shock absorber from the spacer TTL Models
1Remove one of the tilt tube nutsPull the tilt tube out of the swivel bracket assemblyIf necessary, use OMC Steering Tube Service Kit, PIN 434523Lift the swivel bracket from the stern brackets
17 2Remove the thrust rod from the stern brackets18 3Remove the stern bracket to spacer screwsport and starboard
Assembly
f171 1Manual Tilt ModelsPlace the bushings in the shock absorber basePosition the shock absorber in the spacerInstall the pin through the spacer and shock absorberInstall the pin set screw in the spacer and tighten to torque of 24-26 inIbs(3-4 Nm)