1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 5 thru 15 HP Four Stroke Service Manual, Page 171Get this manual
Cylinder Block and Crankcase
1Remove and discard O-rings from dowel pins in cylinder blockRemove and replace dowel pins, if necessary2Remove ten crankcase-to-cylinder block screws
3Tap on crankcase with plastic or leather mallet to separate crankcase from cylinder block
rn 4Push bearings out of crankcase and retain for inspection5Inspect crankcase mating surfaces, and bearing and seal machined radii for scratches or damage
rn 6sides for assembly.rods and rod caps for position and to Mark connecting match