1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" 40 thru 55 Service Repair Manual, P/N 507872, Page 219Get this manual
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Driveshaft Shimming Using Tool PI 393185 The driveshaft pinion is precisely meshed with the forward and reverse gears by the use of shim or shims between the driveshaft bearing housing and thrust wash