If you are mechanically inclined it's an easy job.
If not, it's a job for a mechanic.
While it's off have them change the shift cable bellows and exhaust bellows.
Have them check the lower shift cable, u joints (and/or grease them) and the
gimble bearing.
It's all open then.

"gatt" wrote in message
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"JJ" wrote in message news:fLPsc.33412

There is a specific procedure for removing the drive. You should get a
service manual
for mercs as there are a lot of detailed procedures that you need to
follow
if you work on it. There are several different brands and all of them
are
ok. Check your local boat store or the internet. Replacing the bellows
is
a chore.

Okay, thanks for that info. I have the shop manual but it wasn't too
specific about the leak. I don't have a very good means of removingt the
drive myself so if it's a chore, I'll just take it to the shop for an
estimate (Already have too much other crap to do to the boat and summer's
coming!)

Thanks for the advice!
-c