1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 LV Service Manual, P/N 507269, Page 315Get this manual
29Carefully apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to the forward a-ring flange of the bearing housingDo not allow sealer to contact either forward thrust surface or bearing in the housing
30Thoroughly clean aft support flange bore area of gearcase and aft support flange of the bearing housingApply RTV sealer to aft support flange of bearing housing31 Install the housing in the gearcase with screw holes in vertical position and anode facing downTap the housing with soft face mallet to seat the a-ring
32Install the two retainers, washers, and screwsApply OMC Ultra Lock to threads of the two retainer screwsInstall the screws and tighten them to 24-26 ftIbs(33-35 Nm)
Some retainers might have rounded edges on one sidePosition these retainers with their rounded edges facing forward