1988 Johnson/Evinrude "CC" 40 thru 55 Models Service Repair Manual P/N 507661, Page 232Get this manual
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Driveshaft Shimming Using
) of driveshaft shimsClean the
using micrometerPosition the shims and shim gauge as shown
Carefully measue shims between the driveshaft