1997 Johnson/Evinrude EU 25, 35 HP 3-Cylinder outboards Service Manual, Page 142Get 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 pin []J
30Lubricate No1 crankpin and bearing assemblies with outboard lubricantSlowly pull No 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 flywheel