2003 ST 4 Stroke 9.9/15HP Johnson outboards Service Repair Manual P/N 5005714, Page 143Get this manual
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POWER UNIT CYLINDERCRANKSHAFTPISTON
Install: 2nd ring 1st ring
NOTE: Ring direction Position the mark the 2nd ring to the piston head side Reinstal the 1st ring to the origin