1999 "EE" Evinrude 5 thru 15 4-Stroke Service Manual, P/N 787022, Page 143Get this manual
13Lubricate main and rod journals of crankshaft and thrust bearing with oilInstall crank and thrust bearing, reliefs facing crank, in cylinder block
14Lubricate connecting rod and rod cap surfaces with oilInstall caps using new retainers and rod screwsTorque in stages to 96-108 inIbs(11 -12 Nm)Bend retainer tabs up to hex headsovertighten screws or rod cap distortion will result
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15Lubricate new bearing halves with oil and install in crankcase with bearing edge flush with block16Apply ave Gel-Seal I to mating surfaces of cylinder block and crankcaseApply oil to threads of block to crankcase screws and attach block to crankcaseTorque small screws to 84-106 in Ibs(10-12 Nm) and large screws to 18-21 ftIbs(24-28 Nm) in sequence shown 17Apply ave Gasket Sealing Compound to casing of new upper crankshaft seal, and oil to the seal lips