Evinrude E-TEC E40DRLSCB Service Manual page 221

dowel pin hole will help in the alignment pro-
cess.
2
3
1. Lower seal housing
2. Upper oil seal
3. Alignment marks
Lubricate each crankpin and bearing assembly
with outboard lubricant. Slowly pull connecting rod
up to crankshaft and install bearing halves.
Lubricate rod cap screw threads and under screw
head mating surface with outboard lubricant. Align
dot on rod cap with dot on the connecting rod.
Install rod cap screws finger tight (NO MORE than
6 in. lbs. (1 N·m) maximum).
1
002261
IMPORTANT:
matches dot on rod and that both dots face fly-
wheel.
1. Alignment dots
IMPORTANT:
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out Alignment Fixture, P/N 396749, or using an
incorrect procedure could cause permanent dam-
age to the connecting rod and crankshaft. To
maintain accurate torque values, keep torque
wrench extension length to a minimum.
Install Rod Cap Alignment Fixture, P/N 396749,
before tightening rod cap screws. Align the flat
marked "SET" on the rod engagement stop with
the arrow on the frame. Position stop at the center
POWERHEAD
POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY
Be sure alignment dot on rod cap
Tightening rod cap screws with-
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