1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" Electric Outboards Service Manual, P/N 507260, Page 95Get this manual
14Apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to washer and pivot postPlace washer on post
15Line up index mark on steering gear with index mark pinion flangeEngage steering gear teeth with pinion and slide steering gear down on pivot post16Apply OMC Screw Lock to steering cable set screwPosition steering cable and install set screw
17Turn motor to straight-ahead position, and connect electrical wires as shown on wiring diagram in this sectionWires must be connected with the motor at the straight-ahead position so they will not be pulled tight and damaged when motor is turned 1800 in either direction