1998 Mercury 9.9/15HP 4-stroke outboards factory service manual, Page 368Get this manual
MANUAL STARTER
4Spread the spring onto the drive plate5Insert the spring through the wire loop as shown6Fasten the sheave and drive plate to the housingApply Loctite "271" to bolt threads and tighten to specified torque7Lubricate the drive plate with Quicksilver 2-4-C wTeflon