1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 8 thru 15 Four-Stroke Service Manual, Page 174Get this manual
Cylinder Block and Crankcase
1Align marks on piston with marks on connecting rod to ensure proper matchW
2Lubricate wrist pin and wrist pin bore with oil and assemble wrist pin, rod, and pistonPush wrist pin through piston and rod 3Install wrist pin retaining ring in piston by positioning on end in groove and pushing in with finger