1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 deg LV Service Manual, P/N 520212, Page 212Get this manual
Assembly INotel 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 LubricantINotel Use wrist pin retaining rings, new gaskets, seals, and a-rings during assembly1Lubricate the center main bearings and split sleeves with Evinrude or Johnson Outboard Lubricant and install them in their original positionsThe split sleeve ring grooves must face away rom flywheel when installed 30077
OJ 2Place bearing retainer plateflat side downon lower
end of crankshaft3.V4, V6To install new lower main bearing: Oil the end of the crankshaftUse CIVIC Crankshaft BearingSleeve Installer, PIN 338649, and place bearing onto crankshaft with lettered side facing the toolInstall bearing until it seats in the crankshaft