1996 Mercury Force 25 HP Service Manual 90-830894 895, Page 63Get this manual
Powerhead Reassembly and Installation General Information
Before proceeding with powerhead reassembly, be sure that all parts to be reused have been carefully cleaned and thoroughly inspectedParts, which have not been properly cleaned (or which are questionable), can severely damage an otherwise perfectly good powerhead within few minutes of operationAll new powerhead gaskets must be installed during assemblyDuring reassembly, lubricate parts with Quicksilver 2-Cycle Outboard Oil whenever 2-cycle oil is specified, and Quicksilver 2-4-C Marine Lubricant whenever grease is specified
Assembling Rod to Piston
CAUTION
DO NOT intermix new needle bearings with used needle bearingsNeedle bearings MUST BE REPLACED AS SETDO NOT intermix needle bearings from one connecting rod with those of another connecting rod1
Place clean needle bearings on clean sheet of paper and lubricate with Quicksilver Needle Bearing Lubricant