1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" Cross V 88 thru 115, 150 thru 175, P/N 507874, Page 174Get this manual
28Rotate cylinder block so that crankcase mating flange is facing up1251 29Remove all spark plugs and push all pistons to top dead centerRemove numbered connecting rod caps and hold rods to the outside with rubber bands
1261 30Gently lower crankshaft assembly into place Orient all crankcase seal ring gaps facing up Tap crankshaft upward with rawhide mallet to seat crankshaft and lower crankcase head Locate each center main bearing split sleeve on its dowel pin Loosely secure upper and lower crankcase heads with two screws
1271 31Lubricate the crankpins and bearing assemblies with
Evinrude or Johnson Outboard LubricantSlowly pull the connecting rods up to crankshaft and install bearingsEvinrude or Johnson Outboard Lubricant and install rod caps
1281 32Lubricate threaded portion of the rod cap screws with
1291 1Note Be sure alignment dot on rod cap matches dot on 33Using instructions supplied with OMC Alignment Fixture PIN 396749, install the fixtureUsing OMC Torque Socket PIN 331638, torque the connecting rod screws in stages to 30-32 ftIbs(40-43 Nm)