2000 Johnson/Evinrude SS 2 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 207Get this manual
Assembly 1Installation of the swivel bracket bracket and midsection assembly is generally in the reverse order of the disassembly procedureFollow the Midsection Service Chart for the recom mended lubricants and sealants, and torque specifications m m
2Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound on adjustment screw 3Install steering friction wedge into swivel bracket cover and assemble spring CD and adjustment screw
4Apply OMC Triple-Guard grease on split bushings and install upper and lower split bushing on exhaust housing5Install the gearcase as described in Section 66Install the powerhead as described in Section 4
Midsection Adjustments5
Throttle Friction]The throttle friction adjustment knob is located underneath the steering handleTurning the knob clockwise increases friction on the throttle rod assemblyTilt Friction[Tighten the tilt shaft nut only enough to control the return of the gearcase from TILT to RUN position