1999 "EE" Evinrude 70HP 4-Stroke Service Manual, P/N 787023, Page 166Get this manual
9Install forward thrust washer
in recess of forward gear
10Apply OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to retain push rod in propeller shaft
11 Install propeller shaft assembly in gearcaseForward Gear Backlash
1Thread OMC Gear Holder, PIN 342689, into gearcase Turn bolt clockwise and tighten collar onto the propeller shaft'