1993 Johnson Evinrude "ET" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 508282, Page 181Get this manual
11 18Coat pistons, rings, cylinders, and OMC Ring Compressor, PIN 326591 (PIN 330223 for oversize), with outboard lubricant114119Center connecting rod in piston and locate piston rings on their dowel pinsSlide one piston assembly into the respective cylinder bore while guiding the connecting rod through the block
I'N'=J The piston I'N'=Jt
rings must be correctly located on their dowel pins to prevent permanent powerhead damageLoosely install cylinder head to prevent pistons from falling
r:j5l20Remove the connecting rod caps from the connecting 21Place one-half of crankpin bearing on each rod22Place the crankshaft in positionAlign top and center main bearings with pins in the cylinder block23Install the remaining bearing half on each crankpin24Oil threads of rod cap screws and install both rod caps finger tight11611Notel Be sure alignment dot on rod cap matches dot on rodr:t7l25Using instructions supplied with OMC Rod Cap Alignment Fixture, PIN 396749, install the fixtureUsing OMC Torque Socket, PIN 331638, torque the rod screws in stages to 30-32 ft.lbs(40-43 Nm)Torquing the screws without OMC Rod Cap Alignment Fixture, PIN 396749, or using an incorrect procedure could cause permanent damage to the connecting rod and crankshaftTo maintain accurate torque values, keep extension length to minimum