1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 8 thru 15 Four-Stroke Service Manual, Page 129Get this manual
4Inspect crankcase mating surfaces, and bearing and seal machined radii for scratches or damage rn 5sides for assembly.rods and rod caps for position and to Mark connecting match
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rod cap is unique and can only be installed on its mated connecting rod6Bend rod cap screw retainer tabs back and remove rod cap screws, retainers, and washers
INote Replace retainers and rod cap screws whenever removed[] 7Remove rod caps[] 8Push pistons and connecting rods down from crankshaftRemove crankshaft, with thrust bearing, from cylinder block