2000 Johnson/Evinrude SS 25, 35 3-Cylinder outboards Service Manual, Page 131Get this manual
11Using an indelible marker, identify each connecting rod cap by cylinder numberRod No.1 is closest to the flywheel
rn 12.theUse ONIC retaining screwsLoosen the screws342664, to Rod Screw Torque Socket, PI loosen rod cap in stagesDo not remove the screws
rn 13.with your other to support the pistonRemovenot allow cap Use one hand the rod screws handRemove the pistonDo the
rod to contact the cylinder wall
INote Reattach
each rod cap to its rod as soon as the piston is removedEach cap is unique and can only be installed on its mated rodDo not allow rod to contact inside edge of piston