1999 "EE" 90, 115 FFI, 150, 175 V4, V6 FFI Outboards Service Manual, P/N 787024, Page 172Get this manual
14Inspect crankshaft rod bearings for excess wear, nicks, or scratches Replace if necessary
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
INote Use
new wrist pin retaining rings, gaskets, seals, and a-rings during assembly
1Oil the end of the crankshaftUse OMC Crankshaft Bearing Sleeve Installer, PI 338647, and place new lower main bearing onto crankshaft with lettered side facing the toolInstall beari ng until it seats in the crankshaft
2Oil the end of the crankshaftPlace new sleeve in OMC Crankshaft Bearingl Sleeve Installer, PI 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 OMC Slide Hammer, PI 391008, into installer and pull off