1989 Johnson Evinrude "CE" Colt/Junior thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 507753, Page 185Get this manual
INote wearing connectingseat with the operation andthe enginePistons, rods, needle bearings liners are parts and of Because of this, it is essential to maintain their original positions at reassemblyUsing an indelible ink marker, mark each component when they are removed to ensure correct mating and keep the needles of each cylinder together12Remove the connecting rod caps and linersCollect and retain the 30 needle bearings for each connecting rod 13Lift the crankshaft out of the cylinder blockReplace the connecting rod caps on the rod capsOrient them exactly as they were before you removed themInstall the screws finger tight14Rotate the powerhead so that the cylinder head faces upRemove the cylinder head and gently push up on the connecting rods to remove No.1 and No2 piston assembliesDo not allow the connecting rod to contact the cylinder wall or inside of the piston skirt during handling15Remove upper crankshaft seal and upper main bearing from the crankshaft16The lower crankshaft bearing should be removed only for replacement (OB1129