Mercury Mariner 200, 225 Optimax Outboards Service Manual, 90-855348, Page 247Get this manual

Mercury Mariner 200, 225 Optimax Outboards Service Manual, 90-855348, Page 247

6Lubricate lower crankshaft end (oil seal area) with light oil, then install lower end capSecure end cap to cylinder block with attaching boltsDO NOT tighten end cap bolts at this time Position piston over end of rodVerify locating washers remain in place
55960Locating Washers

4Insert piston pin tool (91-92973A 1)and push sleeve out of pistonKeep piston pin tool in pistona- Lower End Cap

Piston and Connecting Rod Reassembly
1Place needle bearings on clean piece of paper and lubricate with 2-4-C wfTeflon (92-825407 12)
NOTE: There are 34 needle bearings per piston2Place sleeve which is part of piston pin tool (91-9Z9{3A 1) into connecting rod and install nee'i neoearings around sleeve as shown55961Piston Pin Tool (91-92973A 1)Sleeve