1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 deg LV Service Manual, P/N 520212, Page 313Get this manual
Driveshaft Shimming Tool, PIN 393185 The driveshaft pinion is precisely meshed with the forward and reverse gears by the use of shim or shims between the driveshaft bearing housing and thrust washerWhen installing new thrust bearing or washer, bearing housing, pinion, or driveshaft, it is necessary to gauge and select the proper shims to restore factory clearanceGauge bars are precision made and should be handled carefullyThe length of each gauge is stamped near the part number, and this dimension can be used to measure the gauge to confirm accuracyThis dimension is 0.030 in(0,762 mm) shorter than the actual shimmed length of the driveshaft
1Assemble the driveshaft bearing housingthrust washerthrust bearingand pinion onto the driveshaftUse OMC Driveshaft Seal Protector, PIN 318674, whenever installing or removing the bearing housingLightly coat the threads of the pinion nut with outboard lubricant and tighten to 100-110 ftIbs(136-149 Nm)2Use OMC Gauge, PI 330224, and OMC Collar, PIN 341440