1989 Johnson Evinrude "CE" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 507754, Page 173Get this manual
6Position top end of the connecting rod over the wrist pinApply OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to the 28 needle bearingsInstall the bearings into the connecting rod 15211531
7Carefully lift the connecting rod, wrist pin bearing, and the lower thrust washer off the wrist pin without disturbing the needlesAdd the upper thrust washer, flat side up, and place the assembly inside the piston Carefully align all pieces and push the wrist pin downwardrod has no specific orientation It can be installed with either side up
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