2000 Johnson/Evinrude SS 2 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 176Get this manual
INotel Pistons, connecting rods, and needle bearings are wearing
parts and seat with the operation of the engineBecause of this, it is essential to maintain their original positions at reassemblyUsing an indelible ink marker, mark each component when removed to ensure correct mating and keep the needles of each cyl nder together
13Mark and remove the connecting rod caps and bearings
14Lift the crankshaft out of the cylinder blockReplace the connecting rod caps on the rod Orient them exactly as they were before you removed themInstall the screws finger tight15Rotate the powerhead so the cylinder head faces upRemove the cylinder head and gently push up on the connecting rods to remove No1 and No.2 piston assembliesDo not allow the connecting rod to contact the cylinder wall or inside of the piston skirt during handling16Remove upper crankshaft seal, upper main bearing, seal ring, and center main bearing from the crankshaftDiscard seal ring17The lower crankshaft bearing should be removed only for replacement