1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507265, Page 195Get this manual
5Assemble the port and the starboard stern brackets onto the swivel bracketInstall the tilt shaft bolt through the following components: Tang washer, bushing, port stern bracket, thrust washer, swivel bracket, thrust washer, starboard stern bracket, bushing, washer
Position the tang on the port washer Q) toward rear of the stern bracketInstall the nut loosely on the tilt shaft bolt
6Apply OMC Nut Lock to threads of the two flange screws Install the two screws through the starboard stern bracket flange into the port stern bracket flangeTighten the screws to torque of 144-168 inIbs(14-16 Nm)Tighten the nut on the tilt shaft bolt to torque of 14-16 ftIbs(19-22 Nm)
7Install the thrust rod in the stern brackets
8Install the 78 inhead screw through the port stop linkwave and port stern bracketInstall and tighten the nut to torque of 144-168 inIbs(16-19 Nm)Install the 3f4 inhead screw through the starboard stop link and stern bracketInstall and tighten the nut to torque of 144-168 inIbs(16-19 Nm)9Install the large setscrew in the swivel bracket, one thread from being flush with the castingIf these screws are not patch lock screws, apply OMC Ultra Lock to threads of screws before installingPlace the steering friction bushing in the swivel bracket with groove in line with the setscrewsApply OMC Triple-Guard grease to the steering friction pin Install the pin in the swivel bracket flush with inside surfaceThe pin should point up