2008 Evinrude E-TEC 55MFE Technical Manual, Page 229Get this manual
MIDSECTION STERN BRACKET SERVICE Place the steering friction bushing in the swivel bracket with groove in line with the setscrewsInstall new upper and lower seals in the swivel bracket with lips of seals facing away from the bracketSlide the upper thrust washer on the pivot shaftSlide the pivot shaft through the swivel bracket
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Apply Triple-Guard grease to the steering friction pinInstall the pin in the swivel bracket flush with inside surfaceThe pin should point up
1Upper thrust washer
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Lubricate the swivel bracket through the four lubrication fittings with Triple-Guard grease
1Steering friction pin
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