2007 Johnson 2 HP 4-Stroke Service Manual, Page 131Get this manual
GEARCASE ASSEMBLY Apply Triple-Guard grease to the seal lips
ASSEMBLY
Reassembly and installation is reverse of removal and disassembly with special attention to the following steps
IMPORTANT: Make sure that all parts used in assembly are
clean and lubricated
After assembly, check the parts for tightness
and smoothness of operation Before final assembly, be absolutely certain that all gear contact, shim adjustments and tolerances are correct Failure to correctly adjust these areas will result in gearcase damage Do not re-use the gasket, the O-ring and the cotter pin once removedAlways use new partsRefer to GEAR SHIMMING AND ADJUSTMENT on p135