1997+ Mercury 35/40HP 2 Cylinder Outboards Service Manual PN 90-826148R2, Page 196Get this manual
Crankshaft Installation 1If lower be aring and ge ar were removed from crankshaft, slide ge ar in place (note keyway and key in ge ar to crankshaft assembly)Install be aring to crankshaft using an arbor press and suitable mandrel2Install main be aring retaining ring after pressing main be aring tight against oil ge ar
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Safety glasses should be worn when removing or installing ring seal3Install ring se al to crankshaft
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Any grease used for bearings INSIDE the powerhead MUST BE gasoline solubleUse only Quicksilver Needle Bearing Assembly LubricantDO NOT use 2-4-C Marine Lubricant, or other lubricants inside powerhead, or damage to engine may occur4Gre ase crankshaft journal with uicksilver edle aring Assembly Lubricant to hold be aring in placePosition ne edle be arings on journalThere are 14 be arings for center mainFlywheel End