1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 9.9 thru 30 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507122, Page 152Get this manual
12 f13l13Remove the rod caps from connecting rodsPlace one retainer half and bearings on each rod
114114Place crankshaft in position on cylinder blockAlign center main bearing dowel pin hole with dowel pin in cylinder blockRoll the upper main bearing pin into groove of the cylinder blockPosition the rods on the crankpins at this time15Place other retainer halves and bearings on crankpins16Oil threads of rod cap screws and install both rod caps finger tightINotel Be sure alignment dot on rod cap matches dot on rodr:J1l17Install both rod caps finger tight exactly positioned as they were originally, and then using your fingernail or pencil lead, determine if the caps are aligned properly by scraping it across the joint between the cap and the rodIf your rod caps are not correctly aligned, lightly tap them into position with an aluminum rod and mallet32454