1999 EE Johnson Outboards 25, 35 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 141Get this manual
27Rotate cylinder block so that crankcase mating flange is facing up28Push all pistons to Top Dead CenterRemove numbered connecting rod caps 29Gently lower crankshaft assembly into place Orient all crankcase seal ring gaps facing up Locate tab on lower bearing seal housing in recess in crankcase
Locate each center main bearing split sleeve on its dowel pin[] 30Lubricate No.1 crankpin and bearing assemblies with outboard lubricantSlowly pull No1 connecting rod up to crankshaft and install bearings[] 31Lubricate threaded portion of No.1 rod cap screws with outboard lubricantAlign dot on rod cap with dot on the connecting rodInstall rod cap screws finger tightI Note Be sure alignment dot on rod cap matches dot on rod and that both dots face flywheelINotel Torquing the screws without OMC Rod Cap Alignment Fixture, PI 396749, and OMC Connecting Rod Alignment Jaw Kit, PI 437273, or using an incorrect procedure could cause permanent damage to the connecting rod and crankshaftTo maintain accurate torque values, keep torque wrench extension length to minimum