2008 Evinrude E-TEC 55MFE Technical Manual, Page 257Get this manual
GEARCASE INTERNAL GEARCASE SERVICE With shifter detent in NEUTRAL, install arms of shift lever into detent slotsAlign the pivot holes and insert the retaining pinPush shifter detent downCoat thrust bearing and thrust washer with Needle Bearing greasePlace the bearing on the back of the gearSet the washer on top of the thrust bearingInsert the gear, bearing, and washer into the bearing housing
IMPORTANT: Bearing and washer must be
installed in the correct order
1Shifter detent 2Shift lever 3Pin, shift lever
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Rest the cradle on the shift shaft1Thrust bearing 2Thrust washer DSC02297