1999 Polaris PWC Genesis, Ficht, X-45 Service Manual, Page 190Get this manual
FINAL DRIVEJET PUMPBILGE SYSTEM Pump Drive Shaft Alignment The drive shaft must be properly aligned to prevent premature wear of driveline components, Always inspect drive shaft alignment if drive shaft, engine drive coupler, or impeller spline damage is evidentWear or stripping of engine coupfersplines is usually caused by engine misalignmentWear or stripping of spli nes at the impeller is usually caused by pump-ta-hull misalignmentInspect drive shaft alignment whenever engine has been re-
moved or wear is evident on coupler, drive shaft splines, impeU splines, or through-hull fittinglbearing carrierer
Symptoms of drive shaft mis-alignment include: -Excessive drive line noise or vibration-Premature wear of driveshaft, drive coupler, or impeller splines; -Through-hull fitting or bearing housing failure
Pump Alignment Inspection ProcedureDisconnect lanyard cord lock plate from engine stop switchRemove battery negative cableRemove driveshaftpump assembly(See pump removal this section)Remove bearing housing from through-hull fittingRemove tail coneRemove impeller and stub shaft from pump housingInspect bearings for wear or damage and replace if necessarySee Pump DisassemblyInspection this sectionAssemble pump without stub shaft, impeller, or tail coneInstall stator housing to pump housingTighten mounting bolts to 18 ftIbs(2.48 kg-m)3456Alignment Tool PN 2871343