1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 9.9 thru 30 HP 2-Cylinder Outboards Service Manual, Page 150Get this manual
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, PI 392511, seat new retaining ring in groove of the pistonWhen installed, gap of the ring should be positioned opposite groove in the piston
rn wrist pin into piston cradle and pin boss oppositeoilwherestart 2Using the wrist pin driver, and the the piston wrist the
retaining ring is installedDo not allow the wrist pin to enter the piston cavity
rn Position Slidetop end of the connecting rod over the wristwrist 3one of the wrist pin washers down the pinthe pinApply OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to the 22 needle bearings and install the bearings into the connecting rod[] 4Slide the connecting rod with the needle bearings and washer up and off the wrist pin, being careful not to disturb the bearingsPlace the connecting rod and the two wrist pin washers in position in the piston cavity, aligned with the wrist pin boss