2008 Evinrude E-TEC 55MFE Technical Manual, Page 198Get this manual
POWERHEAD POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY
Bearings
Inspect center main bearings and split sleeves for excess wear, nicks, or scratchesReplace if necessary
POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: Proceed slowlyMake no forced
assemblies unless pressing operation is called forAll internal components must be perfectly clean and lightly coated with outboard lubricant
IMPORTANT: Use new wrist pin retaining rings,
gaskets, seals, and O-rings during assembly
Crankshaft Assembly
Oil the end of the crankshaftUse Crankshaft BearingSleeve Installer, PN 338647, and place new lower main bearing onto crankshaft with lettered side facing the toolInstall bearing until it seats on the crankshaft