1989 Johnson Evinrude "CE" Colt/Junior thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 507753, Page 171Get this manual
7If removed, replace needle bearing liners in connecting rod and capThe liner with the hole goes in the rod cap23Noterod cap cannot be turned end for endTo assist correct assembly, small embossments are provided on matching side of rod and cap 23 When replacing needle bearing liners, be sure dovetail ends match when the connecting rod and cap match24 Apply coat of OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to connecting rod liner and 30 needle bearingsPlace 14 needles in connecting rod
251 Oil and replace the upper main bearing with lettering
facing downApply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to outside diameter of new main bearing seal Place the seal onto the crankshaft with lip facing down
25 10If removed, press on new lower main bearing Support the crankshaft between the two lower counterweightsInstall the retaining ring with flat side facing out
26 11Place new seal ring on crankshaft12Place main bearing liner with hole in cylinder block13Apply coat of OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to main bearing liner 30 needle bearingsPlace 14 needles in cylinder block half14Oil the crankshaft and install carefully in cylinder block to avoid disturbing needle bearingsBe certain to align upper main bearing dowel with crankcase recess 15Move the pistons up so that the connecting rod bearings are against the crankpinPlace the remaining 16 needle bearings on the crankpin Orient and place the connecting rod cap on the needle bearingsOil threads of the rod cap screwsInstall and tighten the screws in stages to final torque of 60-70 in Ibs(7 -7,5 Nm)