1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 2 thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 520202, Page 179Get this manual
Cleaning and Inspection 1Inspect clamp screw assemblyReplace swivel plate and retainer if bent or looseTo install new swivel plate, remove screw and old plateApply O'JIC Locquic Primer to the threads of the screw and allow it to dry four to five minutesThen apply O'JIC Ultra Lock to threadsInstall new swivel plate with screw and tighten securely2Clean all parts with parts cleaning solvent and dry with compressed airAll nut and screw threads coated with O'JIC Screw Lock or O'JIC Nut Lock must be thoroughly cleaned before reassemblyWhen using an O'JIC thread locking product, be sure to prime the adhesive surfaces with O'JIC Locquic Primer3Discard all oil seals, a-rings, and gaskets4Examine the rubber mounts and replace if deteriorated or damaged5Inspect components for nicks on the machined surfacesRemove nicks and resurface faces on surface plateStart with No120 emery cloth and finish with No180 emery cloth