2000 Johnson/Evinrude SS 25, 35 3-Cylinder outboards Service Manual, Page 176Get this manual
0.62 in(15,7 mm)
2Apply CIVIC Triple-Guard grease to the inside and outside surfaces of two new tilt tube bushings Insert the bushings into the swivel bracket3Apply CIVIC 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 bracket4Verify one tilt tube locknut is threaded minimum of 0.62 in(15,7 mm) from the end of the tilttubeThis 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