1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 50 thru 70 HP 3-Cylinder Service Repair Manual P/N 520208, Page 219Get this manual
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15 Move shift rod from side-to-side while pushing the propeller shaft to ensue alignment of the bearing housing locator pin into the locator pin hole in the gearcaseGently tap the end of the propeller