1978 Johnson 2HP outboards Service Manual, Page 37Get this manual
(CjJ NOTE
If tabs are broken off it is very important that they are found so
that in reassembly they do not remain in the enginethe connecting rod cap screwsSee Figure 5-6
dRemove connecting rod cap and 30 needle bearingsAvoid loss of needleseRemove four screws and lower main bearing and seal housingNeedles are not retained in housingBe sure all 28 needles remain in housingSee Figure 5-7The lower main bearing and seal are not serviced separatelyIf bearing or seal are damaged, entire assembly must be replacedFigure 5-5Exhaust Cover Removed
fRemove crankshaft through bottom of crankcase