1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 5 thru 15 HP Four Stroke Service Manual, Page 246Get this manual
6Apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to O-ring and install on pivot tubePush O-ring into swivel bracket until it stopsInstall the lower thrust washer on pivot tube and seat against bracket
7Apply OMC Nut Lock to screw threads and install steering bracket on tubeTorque screws to 18-20 ftIbs(24-27 Nm)
8Install the two lower side mounts, lower front mount, and shift rod grommet5
9Position the swivel bracket to the housing and install the two lower mount bracketsApply OMC Nut Lock to threads of screws and torque to 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)10Install gearcase, powerhead, and lower engine covers as described in appropriate sections