Mercury Mariner 25HP 4-Stroke Outboard Service Manual 1997, Page 161Get this manual

Mercury Mariner 25HP 4-Stroke Outboard Service Manual 1997, Page 161

7Remove the crankcase coverMeasure the compressed plastigauge to check the main bearing clearanceReplace bearings if clearance is not in specification Checking Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance
IMPORTANT: Do not interchange used connecting rod bearingsReinstall bearings in their original position1Clean all the oil from the connecting rod bearing surfaces and connecting rod journals on the crankshaft
NOTE: Refer to instructions in Cvlindef Block Reassembly fOf selecting and installing connecting rod bearings2Place piece of plastigauge on the connecting rod jou rnals