1999 "EE" Evinrude 5 thru 15 4-Stroke Service Manual, P/N 787022, Page 209Get this manual
INote The crown of the piston should be slightly above the block
mating surface to allow for crankshaft installation15Install thrust washer in blockSeat washer so bottom slot aligns with locating pin in block
16Lubricate the thrust bearing and crankshaft main bearing and rod bearing journals with oilInstall crankshaft in block
[11] 17Lubricate connecting rod and rod cap surfaces with oilInstall cap, with raised dot facing flywheel, using new retainer and rod screwsTorque in stages to 96-108 inIbs(11-12 Nm)Bend retainer tabs up to hex heads