2008 Evinrude E-TEC 55MFE Technical Manual, Page 245Get this manual
GEARCASE GEARCASE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ALL MODELS Remove the four gearcase retaining screwsApply Adhesive 847 to the exhaust housing seal's inner surfacePlace the seal on the exhaust housingApply Triple-Guard grease to the seal's outer surfacesSlide the gearcase into place, making sure: Driveshaft engages the crankshaft Inner exhaust housing installs correctly Shift rod does not turn and is positioned properly in shift shaft connection areaApply Gasket Sealing Compound to threads of the gearcase retaining screwsTighten the screws to torque of: 38 inscrews 18 to 20 ftlbs(24 to 27 Nm) 716 inscrew 28 to 30 ftlbs(38 to 40 Nm) 516 inscrew 10 to 12 ftlbs(13.5 to 16 Nm)