1988 Johnson/Evinrude "CC" 40 thru 55 Models Service Repair Manual P/N 507661, Page 236Get this manual
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154116 Apply Gasket Seaing Compound to the threads of the shift rod cover screwsInstall the screwsTighten the screws to torque of 60-84 in Ibs(7-9 Nm)
exactly in
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