2000 Johnson/Evinrude SS 25, 35 3-Cylinder outboards Service Manual, Page 140Get 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
rn 30Lubricate No.1 crankpin No1bearing assembliesupwith and outboard lubricantSlowly pull connecting rod to
crankshaft and install bearings
31 Lubricate 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 tight
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Be sure alignment dot on rod cap matches dot on rod and that both dots face flywheelTorquing the screws without OMC Rod Cap Alignment Fixture, PI 396749, and OMC Connecting Rod Alignment Jaw Kit, PIN 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