1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 9.9 thru 30 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507263, Page 215Get this manual
Assembly
INote Lubricate the tilt tube and tiller handle components with
CWIC Triple-Guard grease
1If any of the swivel bracket components were removed, refer to the two reference pictures for correct reassembly
(]] 2Clean the threads of the four pilot shaft to steering bracket screws thoroughlyApply OM: Screw Lock to the threadsApply CWIC Ultra Lock to top mating flange of the pilot shaftAssemble the pilot shaft to the steering bracket and tighten the screws to torque of 120-144 inIbs(14-16 Nm)(]] 3Install the upper front mount to the steering bracket with nut and washerTighten the nut to torque of 144-168 inIbs(16-19 Nm)4Assemble the friction block and liner as shown in figure 4Lubricate and place the liner and friction block in the swivel bracket5Install the upper thrust washerSlide the pilot shaft into the swivel bracket6Lubricate and slide the lower bushingO-ringand lower thrust washer on the pilot shaft and seat in the swivel bracket