1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 5 thru 15 HP Four Stroke Service Manual, Page 310Get this manual
9Install bracket on end capApply OMC Screw Lock to threads and torque screw to 95-100 inIbs(11-12 Nm)
U!110Install pinion base and pinion on armature shaft
11Install spacer and spring on armature shaft
12Install cup on armature shaftPress cup down on spring and install retaining ring in groove on armature shaft
[1] INote Pull cup up over retaining
ring and verify ring seats in both shaft and cup grooves to allow full bendix travel
13If cup won't pull up over ring, use screwdriver or similar tool to compress ring
14Install protective cap over armature shaft and spacer