1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 25, 35 HP 3-Cylinder Outboards Service Manual, Page 227Get this manual
5If the pinion does not properly engage the flywheel, the pinion and shaft may be worn, distorted, or dirty
6Inspect and replace end cap thrust washer if distorted or worn excessively7Inspect and replace armature shaft snap ring if worn or distortedAssembly
1Lubricate the armature shaft bearing surface with one drop ofSAE No10 oilLubricate the armature shaft on and above the pinion helix with ave Starter Pinion Lube, PIN 337016Place thrust washer on armature shaft2Place end cap
onto armature shaft
3Install the Bendix drive components shaft
onto the armature
4Install the lower spring holder onto the armature shaft, with the recessed end facing the end of the shaftInstall the spring Install the upper spring retainer onto the shaft, with the deeper recess facing the end of the shaft