1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507265, Page 150Get this manual

1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507265, Page 150

21Remove the ten cylinder head screwsRemove the cylinder head and discard the gasket22Remove the temperature switch for inspection

23Carefully remove the pistons from the cylinder blockProtect the condition of the piston by packing paper towels between the connecting rod and pistonDo not allow the connecting rod to touch the inside of the piston or the cylinder wall
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24Using an appropriate ring expander, remove piston rings from both pistons25Using tool as drawn on Page 4-8 or CMC Retaining Ring Pliers, PIN 325937, remove all wrist pin retaining ringsDiscard retaining rings