2008 Evinrude E-TEC 55MFE Technical Manual, Page 228Get this manual
MIDSECTION STERN BRACKET SERVICE Place the swivel bracket between the stern bracketsInstall the tilt tube through the following parts and install the tilt tube nuts loosely: Starboard stern bracket Thrust washer Bushing Swivel bracket Bushing Thrust washer Port stern bracket Apply Nut Lock to threads of the two flange screwsInstall the two screws through the starboard stern bracket flange into the port stern bracket flangeTighten the screws to torque of 144 to 168 inlbs(16 to 19 Nm)Tighten the tilt tube nuts to torque of 45 to 50 ftlbs(61 to 68 Nm)Install and tighten the nut to torque of 144 to 168 inlbs(16 to 19 Nm)