1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" 40 thru 55 Service Repair Manual, P/N 507872, Page 205Get this manual
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16 Install the pinion and driveshaft as follows:
not reuse damaged pinion nutsr:J9l 17 Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to threads of the housing retaining screwsInstall and tighten the