Mercury 40 Service Manual page 274

5. Apply oil to the connecting rod bolts. Tighten bolts in sequence and in two steps to the
specified torque.
a -
6. Lubricate the oil seals lips with oil.
7. Install upper and lower oil seals. Position oil seal lips as shown.
8. If removed, install dowel pins.
a
a -
b -
c -
90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
a
Apply Oil to Bolt Threads
Connecting Rod Bolt Torque
1st: 53 lb-in. (6 Nm)
2nd: 150 lb-in. (17 Nm)
c
Dowel Pin (2)
Upper Oil Seal
Lower Oil Seal (Flat) or (Raised Rib)
a
53823
b
a
53824
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE
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