1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 50 thru 70 HP 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 220Get this manual
9Align hole in the clutch dog with slot in the propeller shaftInstall the clutch dog on the shaft with grooved end of the clutch dog facing toward forward end of the shaft10Insert the shifter shaft into the propeller shaft, aligning holes in the shifter shaft, propeller shaft, and clutch dog When holes are aligned, insert the clutch dog pin into the clutch dog and shifter shaftSecure pin with new retainer springInspect the spring for overlapping or loose coils11Push the detent lever down into the REVERSE position
12Locate the propeller shaft assembly and align the forward bearing housing with the detent lever toward the topBe sure the thrust bearing and thrust washer are properly positionedInsert the propeller shaft assembly into the gearcase, being sure to align the shift housing pin with hole in forward end of gearcase housing 13Lubricate new shift rod cover O-ring with OMC TripeGuard greaseInstall the O-ring into the shift rod coverGrease the threaded end of the shift rod and insert it through the cover bushingTurn the shift rod while pushing it through the bushing to avoid damaging the O-ring14Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to both sides of new shift rod cover Position the gasket on the gearcaseInsert the shift rod and cover assembly into the gearcase and thread the shift rod into the detent lever about four turns