1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 90, 100C, 105C, 115, 150, 150C, 175 60 deg. LV Service Manual, P/N 520210, Page 254Get this manual
7Lightly coat the detent ball and spring with OMC Needle Bearing Assembly GreaseFirst, insert the spring in the housing, then the ball
8Insert the detent lever into the housing, and push it up next to the detent ballMake sure the ball is resting on the springInsert screwdriver into the opposite end of the detent lever passageSimultaneously, depress the ball while pushing in on the detent lever until it snaps into NEUTRAL position