1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 deg LV Service Manual, P/N 520212, Page 339Get this manual
26Position the driveshaft thrust bearingthrust washerand shim(s) (selected earlier) on the driveshaftthrust bearing exactly in the order shown
INote Position
, washerand shim(s)
27Lightly apply OVIC Gasket Sealing Compound to the gearcase area that contacts mounting flange of the bearing housingDo not coat inside bearing housing bore surface of the gearcase28Using OVIC Driveshaft Seal Protector, PI 318674, slide the driveshaft bearing housing onto the driveshaft29Push down on the shift rod to engage REVERSE gearTurn the gearcase upside down by rotating the holding fixtureBe sure any excess grease is removed from the pinion needle bearingsDegrease taper of the pinionPosition the pinion in the gearcase30Degrease the driveshaft taper and install the driveshaftTurn the gearcase right side up42230
31Lig htly coat the th reads of the pi ion nut with outboa rd lubricant and install on the driveshaft using OVIC Pinion Nut Starting Tool, PIN 342216Turn the driveshaft by hand to engage the nutRemove the pinion nut starting tool before applying torque to pinion nut32Using OVIC Driveshaft Holding Socket, PIN 311875, avIC Pinion Holder PIN 334455, and OVIC Wrench Retainer, PIN 341438, torque the pinion nut as follows: