1997 "EU" Johnson Evinrude 5 thru 15 Four Stroke Service Manual, P/N 507262, Page 264Get this manual
Installation 120 and 25 inModelsApply ave Triple-Guard grease to the end of the water tube coming out of the extension
2Coat the driveshaft splines with ave Moly LubeDo not coat top surface of the driveshaft as lubricant here may prevent seating of the driveshaft in the crankshaft3Lightly apply ave Triple-Guard grease to the outside diameter of the water pump sealCarefully install the gearcase making sure the shift rod passes through the shift rod grommet in the lower motor cover, the driveshaft splines engage the crankshaft, and the water tube enters the impeller housing grommet (20 and 25 inmodels only)
m rn screwsInstall and tighten the screws toof96-120 in.lbs4Apply ave Nut Lock to the threads the gearcase retaining