1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 50 thru 70 HP 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 189Get this manual
15Slide the thrust washer onto the steering shaftSlide the steering shaft into the swivel bracket 12s1
16Thoroughly clean splines of the pivot shaft and lower mount bracketSpray splines with OMC Locquic PrimerPlace the keeper in the lower mount bracketApply OMC Nut Lock to splinesSlide the lower mount bracket on splines of pivot shaft aligning the steering arm forward and end of bracket aftInstall new nut with its unstaked side facing the mount bracket and torque to 190-210 ftIbs(258-285 Nm)
17Lubricate the swivel bracket assembly through the grease fitting with OMC Triple -Guard grease