1997 "EU" Johnson Evinrude 5 thru 15 Four Stroke Service Manual, P/N 507262, Page 180Get this manual
1 Cylinder Block and Crankcase
rn 1propermarks on piston with marks on connecting rod to Align ensure match
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
4Install retaining ring so the gap is positioned opposite from relief, as shown
[]] 5To install oil control ring assembly, place segmented ring in bottom groove firstInsert the end of first scraper ring under segmented ring and work around until installation is completeInsert second scraper ring, above segmented ring, in the same fashion6Angle the scraper ring end gaps and segmented ring gap 45 from center points of wrist pin to ensure proper sealing[]] 7Install the middle ring in the middle ring groove with the "2" stamping facing up (white paint to right side of gap)Install the top ring in the top ring groove with the "R" stamping facing up (orange paint to right side of gap)Angle the end gaps of the rings, opposite each other, 90 from center point of wrist pin to ensure proper sealing