1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 50 thru 70 HP 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 222Get this manual
20Align the bossed word "FRONT" toward the shift rod and push the driveshaft bearing housing in positionApply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to the threads of the housing retaining screwsInstall the screws and tighten the screws little at time to press the bearing housing down evenlyTighten the screws to 96-120 inIbs(11-14 Nm)
1621 21Place the smaller thrust washer in recess of the reverse gearOil, then install first the thrust bearing and then the larger thrust washer on the hub of the reverse gearSlide the reverse gear onto the propeller shaft until it engages the pinion22Slide the bearing housing retainer plate into position over the propeller shaft