1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 520206, Page 187Get this manual
Touch- Trim Servicing 11::::The Touch -Trim unit must be serviced as complete assemblyNo detail parts are availableTo avoid personal injury, do not attempt to disassemble any part of hydraulic unitThe internal components and fluid are under high pressureCable Replacement 1Raise motor to full tilt position and engage tilt supportLower motor until tilt support rests on stern brackets
Remove Touch-Trim cable from holder and gently pry cable end from lever ball3Remove cable nut W
11::::If valve body starts to unscrew from cylinder assemblySTOP! Do not continue servicingCarefully screw valve body back into cylinderRemove cylinder and cable as an assembly and replace4Pull cable up and disconnect ball from slide valve socket
5Remove cable from clamp and from cable block on stern bracketRetain cable nut