2004 SR Johnson 2 Stroke 9.9, 15, 25, 30 HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 245Get this manual
MIDSECTION EXHAUST HOUSING
2530 MODELS
IMPORTANT: If not otherwise specified, apply
Gasket Sealing Compound to threads of all screws
surface of the exhaust housingPosition new exhaust housing to lower engine cover seal
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to the threads of lower side mountsInstall the two lower side mountsTorque nuts to 144 to 168 inIbs(16 to 19 Nm)1Seal, lower engine cover
1Lower side mount (2) 2Lower front mount
Install the lower front mount and the upper side mounts to the exhaust housing
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to threads of the upper side mountsPlace front of the exhaust housing over the upper front mountPush lower part of the exhaust housing toward the swivel bracketAlign the two upper side mounts in the slots of the steering bracketInstall the washers and nuts on the upper front mount and the two upper side mountsTighten the nuts to torque of 144 to 168 inIbs(16 to 19 Nm)