1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 9.9 thru 30 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507263, Page 145Get this manual
8Using tool as drawn on Page 4-9, or equivalent, push crankcase taper pin toward intake manifold surfaceDo not use any tool smaller than taper pin bore to remove the pin9Remove the four crankcase flange screws and six main bearing screws10Turn the powerhead so the intake manifold surface faces up
11Using rawhide mallet, lightly tap upward on the crankshaft until the halves just begin to separateLift up and remove the crankcase
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Pistons, connecting rods, needle bearings, and liners are wearing parts and seat with the operation of the engineBecause of this, it is essential to maintain their original positions at reassemblyUsing an indelible ink marker, mark each component when they are removed to ensure correct mating, and keep the needles of each cylinder togetherinstall the cylinder head to prevent the pistons from falling out when the crankshaft is removed12Use 53 inAllen wrench to remove connecting rod screwsRemove rod caps and bearing retainers13Lift the crankshaft out of the cylinder blockReplace the connecting rod caps on the rodsOrient them exactly as they were before you removed themInstall the screws finger tight14Disassemble the crankshaft as follows: Remove the flywheel key using diagonal-cutting pliers to pry it out of the crankshaft