2003 Johnson ST 55 HP WRL 2 Stroke Commercial Service Manual, PN 5005483, Page 196Get this manual
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY Align the embossed word "FRONT" toward the shift rod and push the driveshaft bearing housing into positionApply Gasket Sealing Compound to the threads of the housing retaining screwsInstall and tighten screws little at time to draw the bearing housing down evenlyTorque screws to 96 to 120 in.lbs(11 to 14 Nm)
Propeller Shaft Bearing Housing and Gear Installation
Place the small thrust washer in recess of the reverse gearOil and install the thrust bearing and larger thrust washer on the hub of reverse gearSlide the gear assembly onto the propeller shaft until it engages the pinion gear
2-_ Driveshaft bearing housing screws