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The gearcase assembly on an outboard engine is sealed, and draining is not needed. If however, the gear lube has not been changed in a while, during the water pump replacement is generally a good time to do so.

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Q: Do you need to drain the lower unit gear oil on an outboard motor when replacing water pump?
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