1993 Johnson Evinrude "ET" 2 thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 508281, Page 168Get this manual
129123Tighten the six main bearing screws in stages to final torque of 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)Begin with center screws and work outward in spiral patternTighten the four flange screws to torque of 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)1301
rw BEVELED EDGE OUTThe gap ofretaining ring must be Install the lower bearing with retaining ring
centered around the oil hole in the front of the crankcase
seal with lip facing down toward gearcase, until seal bottoms on the retaining ring
l!!J diameter of new lower crankshaft seal Install the
r::;;, 25Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to the outside
26Check for binding between the crankshaft and the bearings or connecting rods by rotating the crankshaft with the flywheel