1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 90, 115 SPL Service Manual, P/N 520209, Page 170Get this manual
Stern Bracket ServicingConventional Removal
1Remove powerhead as described in Section 42Remove gearcase as described in Section 63Remove exhaust housing as described in this section4Remove the boat's steering system as required
rn &Disassembly
1Remove the steering shaft locknutDiscard the nut
2Remove the lower mount bracket and keeperRemove the steering shaft and thrust washer
rn 3.Remove the upper steeringupper and lower swivel bracket Pry out and remove the sealsshaft bushingrn thrust washers.remove one tilt tube nutRemove the tilt tube 4Loosen and and