2008 Evinrude E-TEC 55MFE Technical Manual, Page 225Get this manual
MIDSECTION STERN BRACKET SERVICE is flush with the inside surface of the casting, remove the steering friction thrust ringDrive the steering friction bushing up and out of the swivel bracket
1Steering friction screw
COA2959
COA2974
Remove the thrust rod from the stern bracketsRemove one tilt tube nut, and remove tilt tube from the stern brackets and swivel bracketRemove the port and starboard stop link screws and nuts from the stern brackets