1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 5 thru 15 HP Four Stroke Service Manual, Page 265Get this manual
2025 in Installation 120 and 25 inModelsApply OMC Triple-Guard grease to the end of the water tube coming out of the extension
2Coat the driveshaft splines with OIVIC Moly LubeDo not coat top surface of the driveshaft as lubricant here may prevent seating of the driveshaft in the crankshaftLightly apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to the outside diameter of the water pump sealCarefully install the gearcase making sure the shift rod passes through the shift rod grommet in the lower motor cover, the driveshaft splines engage the crankshaft, and the water tube enters the impeller housing grommet (20 and 25 inmodels only)