1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507265, Page 148Get this manual
8Remove the six main bearing screws
[] 9Using soft face mallet, tap upward on the crankshaft to separate the crankcase and cylinder blockLift straight up and remove the crankcase
10Using an indelible marker, identify each connecting rod cap by cylinderCylinder number one is closest to the flywheel
INote Identify all internal components so that, if reused, they can
be installed in their original positions
11Using CWIC Torque Socket, PIN 331638, loosen in stages and remove the connecting rod screwsRemove caps and set the bearings aside12Lift the crankshaft from the cylinder block