1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" Accessories Service Manual, P/N 520213, Page 111Get this manual
2Screw the trim rod end caps into the cylinder body, using the OMC Trim Cylinder End Cap Removerllnstaller, PI 436710, or OMC Universal Spanner Wrench, PI 912084Torque caps to 60-70 ftIbs(81-95 Nm)
Tilt Rod Installation
1Lubricate the tilt rod pistonSlide the end cap all the way up on the rod assemblyPlace the piston end of the rod assembly into the cylinder bodyPush it in until the end cap just clears the cylinder topLeave enough room to pour fluid into the cylinderFill the cylinder with OMC Power TrimlTiltSteering FluidFailure to fill the cylinder could cause difficulty purging air from the unit2Screw tilt cylinder end cap into cylinder bodyUse OMC Tilt Cylinder End Cap Removerl lnstaller, PIN 326485, or OMC Universal Spanner Wrench, PIN 912084Torque cap to 58-87 ftIbs(79-118 Nm)