1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 25, 35 HP 3-Cylinder Outboards Service Manual, Page 140Get this manual
27Rotate cylinder block so that crankcase mating flange is facing up28Push all pistons to Top Dead CenterRemove numbered connecting rod caps[] 29Gently lower crankshaft assembly into place Orient all crankcase seal ring gaps facing up Locate tab on lower bearing seal housing in recess in crankcase Locate each center main bearing split sleeve on its dowel pin[] 30Lubricate No.1 crankpin and bearing assemblies with outboard lubricantSlowly pull No1 connecting rod up to crankshaft and install bearings[] 31Lubricate threaded portion of No.1 rod cap screws with outboard lubricantAlign dot on rod cap with dot on the connecting rodInstall rod cap screws finger tight INotel
Be sure alignment dot on rod cap matches dot on rod and that both dots face flywheel