2003 Johnson ST 6/8 HP 4 Stroke Outboards Service Manual, PN 5005471, Page 224Get this manual
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY8 Using Seal Installer, PIN 326554, install two new driveshaft seals back-to-back as follows: Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to the metal casing of the seals before installing Install the inner seal with lip of the seal facing toward the gearcaseInstall the outer seal with lip of the seal facing away from the gearcase Apply Triple-Guard grease to the seal lips after installingshift rod bushingUsing mallet, drive the bushing into the gearcase
Oil and place the forward bearing cone and roller assembly in the forward bearing cupTo install the forward gear and the shifter lever and yoke assembly, begin by threading Yoke Locator, PIN 319991, through the shift rod bushing and into the shifter yokeRemove the cradle from the yokeThen, while pulling on the yoke locator, guide the assembly into the gearcaseThe forward gear should come to rest against the forward bearing, and the shift lever should be located in the slot at the bottom of the gearcase