2003 Johnson ST 55 HP WRL 2 Stroke Commercial Service Manual, PN 5005483, Page 188Get this manual
GEARCASE BEARING AND SEAL INSTALLATION
BEARING AND SEAL INSTALLATION
Shift Housing
Assembly IMPORTANT: Clean and inspect all components before beginning assembly proceduresReplace any damaged componentslightly coat the detent ball and spring with Needle Bearing Assembly greaseInsert the spring in the housing, then the ball
and insert the retaining pinPush shifter detent down
1Shifter detent 2Shift lever 3Pin, shift lever
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Rest the cradle on the shift shaft and position the shift lever arms into the recesses of the shift cradlePull shifter detent back up to NEUTRAL position to hold the cradle and shaft in place