2003 Johnson ST 6/8 HP 4 Stroke Outboards Service Manual, PN 5005471, Page 226Get this manual
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY8 Using long-nose pliers, place the clutch dog in the cradleGroove on the clutch dog MUST face the forward gearSlide the reverse gear onto the propeller shaft
1Clutch dog groove
Apply Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to the thrust washer, propeller shaft spring, and two detent ballsInstall reverse gear thrust washer behind splines on propeller shaftInstall the spring and balls in the propeller shaft
Lightly apply Gasket Sealing Compound to the aft support flange of the propeller shaft bearing housingInstall the bearing housing into the gearcaseApply Gasket Sealing Compound to the threads of the bearing housing screwsInstall the screws and tighten to torque of 60 to 84 inIbs(7 to Nm)Install the driveshaftRotate the driveshaft to allow the splines in the pinion to engage the splines on the driveshaft