1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 8 thru 15 Four-Stroke Service Manual, Page 140Get this manual
13Lubricate main and rod journals of crankshaft and thrust bearing with oilInstall crank and thrust bearing, reliefs facing crank, in cylinder block [lID
14Lubricate connecting rod and rod cap surfaces with oilInstall caps using new retainers and rod screwsTorque in stages to 96-108 inIbs(11-12 Nm)Bend retainer tabs up to hex heads
INotel DO NOT
overtighten screws or rod cap distortion will
15Lubricate new bearing halves with oil and install in crankcase with bearing edge flush with block