1987 Johnson/Evinrude CU Outboards 35A thru 55 Service Manual, Page 172Get this manual
Assembly Proceed slowlyMake no forced assemblies unless pressing operation is called forAll internal components must be perfectly clean and lightly coated with Johnson or Evinrude Outboard Lubricant rr;:t;1
INote 1Use
new gaskets, oil retainers, and O-rings during assemblyDR1657
1Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to outside diameter of new upper crankshaft sealInstall the seal with lip facing bearing using OMC Seal Installer PIN 326567Coat the lip of the seal with OMC Triple-Guard greaseOil and install new O-ringSlide the bearing onto the crankshaft
2Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to outside diameter of new lower crankshaft sealInstall the seal with the sharp rim of seal case facing OMC Seal Installer PIN 326551Coat seal lips and O-ring with OMC Triple-Guard grease