1992 Johnson/Evinrude EN 2.3 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 212Get this manual
Gearcase Servicing2.3, 3.3 Removal
i twist and remove spark plug lead
1To avoid accidental starting of engine while servicing, Gearcase does not have to be removed from exhaust housing to repair water pump
2Remove cotter pin, propeller, and drive pin from the gearcase
Remove the two screws exhaust housing
attaching the gearcase to the
4Withdraw the gearcase carefully to avoid damaging the driveshaft and water tube5Pull tube and upper driveshaft from gearcase6Drain the gearcase by removing the oil level plug and oil filldrain plugDisassembly Before disassembling the gearcase, refer to Cleaning and Inspection at the beginning of this section1Remove the two screws