1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 50 thru 70 HP 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 196Get this manual
Installation 1Thread the starboard end of the tilt tube into the spacer2Thread the adapter onto the port end of the tilt tube [1J
3Using wood or leather mallet, tap the tilt tube into proper position4Be sure the lock tab is in correct position
5Install the starboard locknutReplace the locknut if definite resistance is not felt