1997 "EU" Johnson Evinrude 5 thru 15 Four Stroke Service Manual, P/N 507262, Page 278Get this manual
Installation
fA 1To avoid accidental starting of engine while servicing, twist and remove spark plug leads2Place the shift lever into FORWARD gear
3Lubricate the driveshaft splines with CIVIC Moly LubeDo not coat the top surface of the driveshaft as lubricant here may prevent seating of the driveshaft in the crankshaft
4Lightly apply CIVIC Triple-Guard grease to lower outside diameter of the water tubeSlide the gearcase into position on the exhaust housing being careful to guide the water tube into the water pump grommetRotate the flywheel clockwise to align crankshaft splines with driveshaft5Apply CIVIC Nut Lock to threads of the gearcase and extension screwsInstall the gearcase retaining screws Tighten the front screw to torque of 120-144 inIbs(14-16 Nm) and the two rear screws to torque of 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)When installing gearcase to gearcase extension, do not tighten the retaining screws until the gearcase and the extension have been placed in proper position with the exhaust housing and powerhead assembly