2000 Johnson/Evinrude SS 25, 35 3-Cylinder outboards Service Manual, Page 136Get this manual
13Inspect center main bearing and split sleeves for excess wear, nicks, or scratchesReplace if necessary
rn 14Inspect crankshaft rod bearings for excess wear, nicks, or scratchesReplace if necessaryAssembly
Proceed slowlyMake no forced assemblies unless pressing operation is called forAll internal components must be perfectly clean and lightly coated with Johnson or Evinrude Outboard LubricantUse new wrist pin retaining rings, gaskets, seals, and a-rings during assembly
[] 1Install the neutral detent ball and spring into the pocket in the crankcaseUse OMC Retaining Ring Installer, PIN 342658, to install the retaining ring[] 2Oil the end of the crankshaftPlace new lower main bearing onto the crankshaft with the lettered side of the bearing facing away from the crankshaftUse CIVIC Crankshaft Bearingl Sleeve Installer, PI 342222, to press the bearing onto the crankshaft until it seats