1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 50 thru 70 HP 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 166Get this manual
Installation
1Coat driveshaft splines with OMC Moly LubeDo not coat top surface of driveshaft as lubricant here may prevent seating of driveshaft in crankshaft2Clean powerhead and exhaust adapter gasket surfacesInstall new exhaust adapter gasket dry; use no sealer
3Use OMC Universal Puller and Lifting Eye, PIN 321537, or OMC Lifting Fixture, PI 396748, to lower the powerhead assembly into placeIf necessary, rotate the flywheel in clockwise direction to align crankshaft and driveshaft splines