1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 520206, Page 233Get this manual
Assembly
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Before beginning assembly procedures, all gearcase components must be thoroughly cleaned and in serviceable conditionRefer to Cleaning and Inspection, Page 6-51Assemble the following components of OMC Pinion Bearing Remover and Installer, PI 391257, as shown:
-20 12 inHex Head Screw PIN 326584 Spacer in0.0Flat Washer
PI 326582 Rod PI 326575 Installer -20 inHex Head Screw PIN 391260 Plate
2Place the bearing on the installer tool with the lettered side of the bearing facing the toolUse OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to hold the bearing onto the tool3Insert the tool with the bearing into the gearcaseDrive the bearing into the gearcase until the washer on the tool contacts the spacer
4Remove the toolPosition new a-ring CD on the pinion bearing screwApply OMC Nut Lock to threads of the screwInstall the screw into the gearcaseTighten the screw to 48-80 inIbs(5,5-9,0 Nm)
5To install the water intake screen, drop it into the water intake cavity, and push it down as far as it will go with screwdriver or other suitable tool