1999 "EE" Evinrude 5 thru 15 4-Stroke Service Manual, P/N 787022, Page 257Get this manual
Installation 120 and 25 inModelsApply OMC Triple-Guard grease to the end of the water tube coming out of the extension
OJ 2Coat the driveshaft splines with OMC Moly LubeDo not
coat top surface of the driveshaft as lubricant here may prevent seating of the driveshaft in the crankshaft[] 3Lightly apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to the outside diameter of the water pump sealCarefully install the gearcase making sure the shift rod passes through the shift rod grommet in the lower motor cover, the driveshaft splines engage the crankshaft, and the water tube enters the impeller housing grommet (20 and 25 inmodels only)