2000 Johnson/Evinrude SS 2 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 190Get this manual
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9Apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to lips of upper oil seals
10Install oil seals with lips facing downward
[] 11Apply OMC Triple-Guard grease to upper driveshaft oil seal lipHold seal in indicated position and direction and push it in squarely12Install crankshaft assembly to crankcase with thrust washer in groove in crankcase13Apply OMC Gel-Seal" sealant to cylinder block flangeApplication must cover flange evenly and consistently without being excessiveApplication must not come within in(6 mm) of bearingsOMC Gel-Seal" sealant has shelf life of at least one year when stored at room temperatureTest sealant or replace it if age of tube cannot be determinedUsing old OMC Gel-Seal II sealant could cause crankcase air leaks14Lower crankcase into place and align guide bushingLightly coat threads of six main bearing screws with OMC GelSeal" sealantTighten screws to torque of 72-102 inIbs(8-12 Nm)