2004 SR Johnson 4 Stroke 9.9-15HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 122Get this manual
POWERHEAD REASSEMBLY
Valve lifter Attachment Tweezers
Towards
Reassemble each valve and valve spring to their original positionAssembly point Set the valve spring in place with the narrow spiral area CD facing the cylinder head Apply engine oil to the valve stem and stem seal Compress the spring with valve lifter and fit the valve cotters to the stem end Make sure the valve cotters seat in the groove properly