1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 deg LV Service Manual, P/N 520212, Page 297Get this manual
rn 7Lightly coatGreaseFirst,ball andthe spring in the housing, the detent spring with OVIC Needle Bearing Assembly insert
then the ball
rn8Wear safety glasses to avoid injuryFace the detent lever toward either side of the housingDepress the ball and
spring with punch while pushing the detent lever into the housingOnce the detent lever is past the ball, rotate the lever toward the rear of the housing, then move the detent lever to engage NEUTRAL position[] 9Thoroughly grease the original 25 needles with OVIC' Needle Bearing Assembly Grease and place in the bearing case4521
10Face the narrow arms of the shifter Q) toward the housing, then reach inside and attach it to the detent leverAlign the pivot holes and insert the retaining pin
[] 11 Push the detent lever down to its most depressed position Rest the cradle on the shift shaft Ml, then attach the cradle and shaft to the wide arms of the shifterPull the detent lever back up to NEUTRAL position to hold the cradle and shaft in place[] 12Coat thrust bearing and thrust washer with OVIC Needle Bearing Assembly GreasePlace the bearing on the back of the forward gearSet the washer on top of the thrust bearingInsert the gear, bearing, and washer assembly into the bearing housingBe careful not to dislodge any of the loose needlebearings[] Note Bearing