Mercury 35/40HP 2 Cylinder Outboards Service Manual PN 90-42794--1, Page 84Get this manual
Lubricate inner bore of reed block with Multipurpose Lubricant IMPORTANT: Clean connecting rod bolts with solvent and dry with compressed airApplya thin coat of Multipurpose Lubricant to bearing surface of connecting rod Assemble connecting rod, cap, roller bearings and cages
Assemble both halves together as shown with the word "UP" toward flywheel end of crankshaft