1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 deg LV Service Manual, P/N 520212, Page 338Get this manual
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18Press the detent lever down to engage REVERSE (lowest) positionThis will provide clearance to install the clutch shaft assembly19Note the position of the locating pin at the front of the housingThe pin must engage corresponding recess inside the nose of the gearcase
20Tip the rear of gearcase slightly downwardThis will help hold the housing, washer, bearing, and gear together, as well as keep the detent lever in the depressed positionInstall the clutch shaft assemblyMake sure the locating pin is properly engaged after the assembly is installed21Lubricate two new shift rod cover a-rings with OMC Triple-Guard greaseInstall the a-rings into the shift rod cover
22Place the shift rod grommet and shift rod spacer on the shift rodGrease the threaded end ofthe shift rod and insert it through the coverTurn the shift rod while pushing itthrough the cover to avoid damaging the a-ringsCOA3568