1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 LV Service Manual, P/N 507269, Page 335Get this manual
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26Position the driveshaft thrust bearingthrust washerand shim(s) (selected earlier) on the driveshaft
INotel Position thrust bearing exactly in the order shown
washerand shim(s)
27Lightly apply OVIC Gasket Sealing Compound to the gearcase area that contacts mounting flange of the bearing housingDo not coat inside bearing housing bore surface of the gearcase28Using OVIC Driveshaft Seal Protector, PIN 318674, slide the driveshaft bearing housing onto the driveshaft29Push down on the shift rod to engage REVERSE gearTurn the gearcase upside down by rotating the holding fixtureBe sure any excess grease is removed from the pinion needle bearingsDegrease taper of the pinionPosition the pinion in the gearcase30Degrease the driveshaft taper and install the driveshaftTurn the gearcase right side up
31Lightly coat the threads of the pinion nut with outboard lubricant and install on the driveshaft using OVIC Pinion Nut Starting Tool, PIN 342216Turn the driveshaft by hand to engage the nutRemove the pinion nut starting tool before applying torque to pinion nut32Using OVIC Driveshaft Holding Socket, PIN 311875, CWIC Pinion Holder PIN 334455, and CWIC Wrench Retainer, PIN 341438, torque the pinion nut as follows: