2001 Polaris SLH, Virage PWC Factory Service Manual, Page 174Get this manual
Final DrivePropulsion Drive Shaft Inspection
1Clean driveshaft and support inblocks as shown (C) Measure runout by rotating shaft and observing dial indicator at point "8 "Replace if runout exceeds the service limitNOTE: Excessive driveshaft runout can cause vibrationbearingand spline failureSee PumpFinal Drive Troubleshooting at the end of chapter 2
Place dial indicator at "8"
Drive Shaft Runout Service Limit: .005" (.13mm)
Support in V-blocks at "C"
Inspect driveshaft splines and splines inside engine drive coupler and impeller carefully for wear or damageReplace worn partsRubber bumpers control driveshaft end playReplace if worncracked or damaged
NOTE: If drive shaft, impeller, or coupler splines are worn or damaged, improper pump-to-hullor pump-toengine alignment should be suspectedRefer to Pump Drive shaft Alignment on pages 5.125.14 for more information "0