1992 Johnson/Evinrude EN 2.3 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 179Get this manual
Pistons, connecting rods, and needle bearings are wearing parts and seat with the operation of the engineBecause of this, it is essential to maintain their original positions at reassemblyUsing an indelible ink marker, mark each component when removed to ensure correct mating and keep the needles of each cylinder together13Mark and remove the connecting rod caps and bearings14Lift the crankshaft out of the cylinder blockReplace the connecting rod caps on the rodOrient them exactly as they were before you removed themInstall the screws finger tight15Rotate 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 No.2 piston assembliesDo not allow the connecting rod to contact the cylinder wall or inside of the piston skirt during handling16Remove upper crankshaft seal and upper main bearing from the crankshaft17The lower crankshaft bearing should be removed only for replacementreplace, grind the sleeve, being careful not to damage the crankshaftr,gl 19Remove the piston rings using an appropriate ring 1201 20Using tool as drawn on Page 4-7 or OMCRetaining Ring Pliers PIN 325937, remove the wrist pin retaining ringsDiscard the ringsf211 21Remove the wrist pin using OMC Pressing PIN 333141, and OMC Piston Cradle, PIN 326573Pin,