1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 25, 35 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 137Get this manual
IT] 11Using an indelible marker, identify each connecting rod cap by cylinder numberRod No.1 is closest to the flywheel12Use OMC Rod Screw Torquing Socket, PI 342664, to loosen the rod cap retaining screwsLoosen the screws in stagesDo not remove the screws13Use one hand to support the piston Remove the rod cap screws with your other handRemove the piston Do not allow the rod to contact the cylinder wall
INote Reattach each
rod cap to its rod as soon as the piston is removed Each cap is unique and can only be installed on its mated rodDo not allow rod to contact inside edge of pistonbe reinstalled in their original positions