1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 deg LV Service Repair Manual, P/N 520212, Page 314Get this manual
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5 Rotate the driveshaft several revolutions to seat bearings
8 Check the squareness of the pinion to the driveshaft by holding the gauge bar against the bearing housing (between the screw holes)