1999 EE Johnson Outboards 25, 35 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 177Get this manual
0.62 in (15,7 mm)
ITJ 2Apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to the inside and outside W
surfaces of two new tilt tube bushings Insert the bushings into the swivel bracket
3Apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to the two tilt tube thrust washers Install the swivel bracket in between the port and starboard stern brackets Place thrust washer in between the swivel bracket and each stern bracket
4Verify one tilt tube locknut is threaded minimum of 0.62 in(15,7 mm) from the end of the tilt tube This is required for proper steering cable installation 5Apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to the tilt tubeInstall the tilt tube from the starboard side of the stern bracketMake sure the tilt tube passes through both thrust washers