1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507265, Page 216Get this manual
10With holes in the clutch dog and shifter shaft lined up, insert wedge end of the tool with flat side facing end of detent springWhen the tool is flush with the clutch dog, press the retaining pin through the clutch dog, pushing out the toolcoils over each end of the pin, making certain no coils of the spring overlap
01111Secure the pin with new retainer springPosition three
12Install the forward gear thrust washer with chamfered edge facing into the gearcase
13Apply CJ1IIC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to the forward gear thrust bearingPlace the bearing on shoulder of the gear and install the gear14Place one of the thrust washers onto the driveshaft with chamfered edge facing downInstall the thrust bearing Place the remaining thrust washer onto the driveshaft with chamfered edge facing upLightly coat the shim{s) with OVIC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease and place them into the bearing housingSlide bearing housing onto driveshaft