1999 "EE" Evinrude 200, 225 V6 FFI Outboards Service Manual, P/N 787025, Page 240Get this manual
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120 25Position the driveshaft thrust bearingthrust washer
, and shim(s) (selected earlier) on the driveshaftin the order shown
120 II Note Position bearingwasherand shim(s) exactly
26Apply light coat of CIVIC Gasket Sealing Compound to the gearcase area that contacts mounting flange of the bearing housingDo not coat inside bearing housing bore surface of the gearcase
27Using CIVIC Driveshaft Seal Protector, PIN 318674, slide the driveshaft bearing housing onto the driveshaft28Push down on the shift rod to engage REVERSE gearTurn the gearcase upside down by rotating the holding fixture Be sure any excess grease is removed from the pinion needle bearingsDegrease taper of the pinionPosition the pinion in the gearcase29Degrease the driveshaft taper and install the driveshaftTurn the gearcase right side up