2005 SO Johnson 4 Stroke 9.9-15HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 187Get this manual
MIDSECTION STERN BRACKET Remove two large springs from reverse lock arm and swivel bracket
Inspection
Inspect all parts for excessive wear, cracks, defects, or damageReplace as necessary
Assembly
Assembly is reverse order of disassembly with special attention to the following stepsApply Nut Lock to threads of shallow drive arm screwsInstall arm and tighten screws 216 in Ibs(25 Nm)Reverse lock springs