1988 Johnson/Evinrude "CC" 40 thru 55 Models Service Manual, Page 167Get this manual
1121 14Loosen and remove the eight crankcase flange screws1131 15Loosen and remove the six main bearing screws1141 16Using rawhide or rubber mallet, tap upward on the crankshaft to separate the crankcase and cylinder block17Lift straight up and remove crankcase
18Using an indelible marker, identify each connecting rod cap by cylinderCylinder number one is closest to the flywheel
19Using OMC Torquing Socket PI 331638, loosen in stages and remove the connecting rod screwsSet the rod caps, screws, and bearings aside
1Note Identify all internal components so that if reused they can be installed in their original positions