2008 Evinrude E-TEC 55MFE Technical Manual, Page 258Get this manual
GEARCASE INTERNAL GEARCASE SERVICE Slide the propeller shaft onto the shift shaft, align the hole in the shaft with the hole in the clutch dog, install the pin and then, new clutch dog retaining springPlace three coils over each end of the pin, MAKING SURE NONE OF THE COILS OVERLAP OR ARE LOOSEClean the bearing housing in solvent to remove sealer from the seal bore and the O-ring grooveLightly apply Gasket Sealing Compound to new O-ringInstall the O-ring in top groove of the bearing housingDo not allow sealant in oil passage
IMPORTANT: Do not install the O-ring in the
bearing housing's bottom grooveThe bottom groove is an oil passageGearcase damage could result
1Retaining spring COA3592