Evinrude E-tec 75 HP, Service Manual

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POWERHEAD
ASSEMBLY
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 a light coat of
Triple-
Guard
grease. Apply outboard lubricant to screw
hole threads in rod, and to screw head mating sur-
face on cap.
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).
IMPORTANT:
Be sure alignment dot on rod cap
matches dot on rod and that both dots face fly-
wheel.
IMPORTANT:
Torquing the screws without
Alignment Fixture, P/N 396749, or using an incor-
rect procedure could cause permanent damage 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
setting (one line showing). Rotate adjustment
knob 180° to lock in position.
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002116
1. Alignment dots
53628
1. Center position, one line showing
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