CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE
Page 4B-28 90-857046R1 NOVEMBER 2001
Connecting Rod Installation
1. Lubricate the piston pin with oil and assemble the piston to the connecting rod. Always
use new circlips.
IMPORTANT: Install the split end of the circlip into the groove first, push the other end
down until it snaps into the groove. If the shape of the circlip is permanently distorted
when attempting installation, discard it and use a new one.
IMPORTANT: Install side of connecting rod marked with a “Y” towards “UP” on piston
face.
IMPORTANT: Piston pin clip should be installed with end gap facing opposite of pry
point.
4-stroke Outboard Oil
110
c
d
a
b
110
e
f
a-Connecting Rod
b-Piston
c-Piston Pin
d-Piston Pin Clip (2)
e-Piston Pin Clip End Gap
f-Pry Point