1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 90, 105RW, 115, 150, 150W, 175 60 LV Service Manual, P/N 507268, Page 158Get this manual
14Inspect crankshaft rod bearings for excess wear, nicks, or scratchesReplace if necessary
Assembly !Note! 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!Note! Use new wrist pin retaining rings, gaskets, seals, and O-rings during assembly
1Oil the end of the crankshaftUse OVIC CrankshaftBearing Sleeve Installer, PIN 338647, and place new lower main bearing onto crankshaft with lettered side facing the toolInstall bearing until it seats in the crankshaft2Oil the end of the crankshaftPlace new sleeve in OVIC Crankshaft BearingSleeve Installer, PIN 338647, and drive the sleeve onto the crankshaft until the installer contacts the lower main bearing If the installer sticks on the sleeve after installation, thread OVIC Slide Hammer, PIN 391008, into installer and pull off