1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 50 thru 70 HP 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 188Get this manual
6Lubricate and place the bushings in the swivel bracket 1221
7Place the swivel bracket in the stern bracketsLubricate and place the thrust washer between the stern brackets and swivel bracket
&8TTL Models 1221 &
Insert the tilt tube through the stern and swivel bracketsTighten the tilt tube nut to torque of 50-54 ftIbs(68-73 Nm)Then, back off nut 1fa to turn after applying torque9Manual Tilt ModelsPlace one tilt bolt washer on the tilt boltsInsert the tilt bolt through the starboard stern bracket and thrust washer into the swivel bracket centerInstall the steering friction handle guard on the tilt bolt with the lip upPush the tilt bolt through the port side of the swivel bracket, thrust washer, and stern bracketInstall the other washer and the nutTorque the nut to 14-16 ftIbs(19-22 Nm)10Install the shock absorber upper pin through the swivel bracket and shock absorber rod endInstall the spring clip on the pin11Insert the steering friction washer in the swivel bracketInsert the steering friction bushing in the swivel bracket with the "M" stamp to the front12Install the bushing retaining screw in the top rear of the swivel bracketTurn the screw in until it is in the slot of the bushingContinue turning until it contacts the bushingBack out the screw one-quarter turnThis screw is patch lock screw and should be replaced if the patch no longer adds friction