1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 9.9 thru 30 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507263, Page 150Get this manual
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Assembly
INote Proceed
slowlyMake no forced assemblies unless pressing operation is called forAll internal components must be perfectly clean and lightly coated with Johnson or Evinrude Outboard Lubricant
1Using components from OMC Wrist Pin Retaining Ring Installer and Pressing Pin, PIN 392511, seat new retaining ring in groove of the pistonWhen installed, gap of the ring should be positioned opposite groove in the piston
2Using the piston cradle and wrist pin driver, oil and start the wrist pin into the piston wrist pin boss opposite where the retaining ring is installedDo not allow the wrist pin to enter the piston cavitypinPosition the top end of the connecting rod over the wrist pinApply OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to the 22 needle bearings and install the bearings into the connecting rod