1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507265, Page 196Get this manual
Install the steering friction thrust ringbevel side up, in the swivel bracketThread the steering friction screw in the swivel bracketTurn the screw until the steering friction pin makes contact with top of the thrust ringDo not tighten the screw
10Install new upper and lower seals in the swivel bracket with lips of seals facing away from the bracketOn remote start models, place pivot shaft bushing in the swivel bracket before installing the top seal
11Slide the upper thrust washer on the pivot shaftSlide the pivot shaft through the swivel bracket
12Thoroughly clean splines of the pivot shaft and the lower mount bracketSpray the splines with OMC Locquic PrimerApply OMC Nut Lock evenly to all pivot shaft spline teethPlace the lower thrust washer in the lower mount bracketSlide the lower mount bracket on the splines of the pivot shaft while aligning front of the mount bracket with the steering armInstall the retaining ring on the pivot shaft with sharp edge of ring facing out13Lubricate the swivel bracket through the four lubrication fittings with OMC Triple-Guard grease