1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 8 thru 15 Four-Stroke Service Manual, Page 205Get this manual
6Apply OVIC Triple-Guard grease to O-ring and install on pivot tubePush O-ring into swivel bracket until it stopsInstall the lower thrust washer on pivot tube and seat against bracket
7Apply OVIC Nut Lock to screw threads and install steering bracket on tubeTorque screws to 18-20 ftIbs(24-27 Nm)8Install the two lower side mounts, lower front mount, and shift rod grommet