The gear lube is connected to the lower section via a small passage from the
upper. If you are just dropping the lower there is nothing to disconnect
besides the bolts. Don't forget the one hiding under the trim tab. And you
must fill by pumping the lube in to the bottom drain until it comes out the
top when you reassemble. If you fill from the top you'll just trap air in
the lower unit.

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Thanks for the links. I have the kit and enough info to give it a try.
I checked with a boat shop and they want $140 plus parts. That's some
good gasoline money for boating. Just don't know what I'll find as far
as the gear case lube moniter goes. If the case is checked and filled
from the engine compartment, then something has to be disconnected
somewhere. Guess I'll find it when I get inside.
HJJ