1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 25, 35 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 146Get this manual
27Rotate cylinder block so that crankcase mating flange is facing up28Push all pistons to Top Dead CenterRemove numbered connecting rod caps[] 29Gently lower crankshaft assembly into place Orient all crankcase seal ring gaps facing up Locate tab on lower bearing seal housing in recess in crankcase Locate each center main bearing split sleeve on its dowel pin30Lubricate No1 crankpin and bearing assemblies with outboard lubricantSlowly pull No1 connecting rod up to crankshaft and install bearings[] 31Lubricate threaded portion of No.1 rod cap screws with outboard lubricantAlign dot on rod cap with dot on the connecting rodInstall rod cap screws finger tight
Be sure alignment dot on rod cap matches dot on rod and that both dots face flywheelthe screws without OMC Rod Cap Alignment Fixture, PIN 396749, and OMC Connecting Rod Alignment Jaw Kit, PI 437273, or using an incorrect procedure could cause permanent damage to the connecting rod and crankshaftTo maintain accurate torque values, keep torque wrench extension length to minimum