1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 2 thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 520202, Page 185Get this manual
Assembly
1Install the lower engine cover to the exhaust housing
W []] 2Place new a-ring on the shift leverInstall the shift
rod pinion with dot toward the port sideInstall the shift shaft gear with flat directly on topInsert the shift lever and engage shift shaft gearInstall and tighten the setscrew securely
rn 3Pack the the exhaustwith OMC coverInstall greasePlace gear cavity Triple-Guard new a-ring on housing the cover and
tighten the two screws securelyInstallation
rn 1.them in positionupper mount blocks with liquid soap and Lubricate the place in the exhaust housingrn 2Slide the exhaust housing into the swivel bracket.3Place the two lower side mounts into the two lower mount housingsPut the port housing in place, insert the thrust mount and position the starboard housing Secure the lower mounts with screws