2007 Johnson 2 HP 4-Stroke Service Manual, Page 135Get this manual
GEARCASE INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Apply Moly Lube to the driveshaft splinesInstall the gearcase assemblyApply Gasket Sealing Compound to the gearcase retaining bolts and tighten the bolts to torque of 6.0 ftlbs(8 Nm)
GEAR SHIMMING AND ADJUSTMENT
If the gearcase has been rebuilt or has had components replaced, shimming for correct gear contact and backlash will have to be adjusted in order to ensure smooth, reliable operation of gearsShimWasher and Mounting position Numerical indexitem 2
Pinion gear backup shim Forward gear backup shim Propeller