Crankshaft Assembly Removal; Connecting Rods And Pistons - BRP Evinrude E-TEC Series Service Manual

POWERHEAD
POWERHEAD DISASSEMBLY
Remove crankcase flange screws. Loosen in
stages and remove the main bearing screws.
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1. Flange screws
2. Main bearing screws
Separate crankcase and cylinder block. It may be
necessary to tap on crankshaft with a rawhide or
rubber mallet to loosen.

Crankshaft Assembly Removal

Carefully lift crankshaft straight up and remove
from crankcase.
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Connecting Rods and Pistons

Use an appropriate ring expander to remove all
piston rings from pistons. Discard the rings.
WARNING
Wear safety glasses to avoid injury.
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Remove wrist pin retaining rings. Discard retaining
rings.
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The wrist pin fit is loose on both sides. Push the
wrist pin through to free the piston from the con-
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