1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 50 thru 70 HP 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 187Get this manual
9Remove the thrust rod
from the stern brackets
10Remove the stern bracket to spacer screwsport and starboard
11Remove the shock absorber pin set screw Remove the shock absorber pinRemove the shock absorber from the spacer
TTL Models 1Remove one of the tilt tube nutsPull the tilt tube out of the swivel bracket assemblyIf necessary, use ONIC Steering Tube Service Kit, PI 434523Lift the swivel bracket from the stern brackets
2Remove the thrust rod from the stern brackets
3Remove the stern bracket to spacer screwsport and starboardAssembly