1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 50 thru 70 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 198Get this manual
Installation 1Thread the starboard end of the tilt tube into the spacer2Thread the adapter onto the port end of the tilt tuberJl 3U.sjng wood or leather mallet, tap the tilt tube into proper position4Be sure the lock tab is in correct position Igl '"
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5Install the starboard locknutReplace the locknut if 6Torque the starboard tilt tube nut to 50-54 ftIbs