1994 Johnson/Evinrude "ER" 9.9 thru 30 outboards Service Manual, Page 188Get this manual
28Apply light coat of outboard lubricant to the corners of the connecting rod and rod capPlace frame on connecting rod using the following procedure: Position frame onto the connecting rod so the contact area of the jaw is centered in the side of the rod Tighten forcing screw until jaws contact connecting rod Slide frame down until adjustment stop contacts the connecting rodThe groove lines on the jaws must be centered on the rodcrankpin diameterINotel The must be followed to assure frame is squarely In position1261 29Tighten the forcing screw to torque of 23 inIbs(2,5 Nm)30Loosen both rod cap screws 1f4 turn 1271 31Apply preliminary torque of 40-60 inIbs(5-7 Nm) to both rod cap screws32Apply final torque of 30-32 ftIbs(40-43 Nm) in two alternate increments to both rod cap screws33Loosen forcing screw and remove the frameRepeat Steps 27 thru 32 for remaining connecting rod 32Ceng