1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 25, 35 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 142Get this manual
[] 13Inspect center main bearing and split sleeves for excess wear, nicks, or scratchesReplace if necessary[] 14Inspect crankshaft rod bearings for excess wear, nicks, or scratchesReplace if necessaryAssembly Note Proceed slowlyMake no forced assemblies unless pressing operation is called forAll internal components must be perfectly clean and lightly coated with Johnson or Evinrude Outboard LubricantUse new wrist pin retaining rings, gaskets, seals, and a-rings during assembly[] 1Install the neutral detent ball and spring into the pocket in the crankcaseUse OMC Retaining Ring Installer, PIN 342658, to install the retaining ring rn
2Oil the end of the crankshaftPlace new lower main bearing onto the crankshaft with the lettered side of the bearing facing away from the crankshaftUse OMC Crankshaft Bearingl Sleeve Installer, PIN 342222, to press the bearing onto the crankshaft until it seats