1995 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 9.9, 15 four-stroke Service Manual, Page 121Get this manual
13Lubricate main and rod journals of crankshaft and thrust bearing with oilInstall crank and thrust bearing, reliefs facing crank, in cylinder block [lID
14Lubricate connecting rod and rod cap surfaces with oilInstall caps using new retainers and rod screwsTorque in stages to 96-108 inIbs(11-12 Nm)Bend retainer tabs up to hex heads
INotel DO NOT overtighten screws or rod cap distortion will result
15Lubricate new bearing halves with oil and install in crankcase with bearing edge flush with block
16Apply CIVIC Gel-Seal" to mating surfaces of cylinder block and crankcaseApply oil to threads of block to crankcase screws and attach block to crankcaseTorque small screws to 84-106 inIbs(10-12 Nm) and large screws to 18-21 ftIbs(24-28 Nm) in sequence shown17Apply OIVIC Gasket Sealing Compound to casing of new upper crankshaft seal, and oil to the seal lipsINotel When starting seal over the crankshaft, be sure the lips fit properly and the seal is square in the bore