2001 Polaris SLH, Virage PWC Factory Service Manual, Page 179Get this manual
Final DrivePropulsion Pump Alignment- SLHVirageContinued Troubleshooting Symptoms
Splines worn or stripped at engine coupler end of drive shaft or inside of coupler; through-hull fitting failure or rapid wear of bushings in bearing housing Splines worn or stripped at impeller end of drive shaft or inside impeller
Probable Cause
Engine misaligned to pump Loose or broken engine mounts Engine loose on mount plate
Repair Required
Shim engine mounts Tighten or replace mounts Tighten engine to mounting plate bolts
Pump mounting bolts loose Pump misaligned with hull (check for gap between hull and pump housing as shown on Page 5.18)
Remove, re-seal, and install pumpTorque fastenersDetermine cause of pump to hull misalignment: Pump mounting studs installed incorrectlyHull damage from over tightened or incorrectly installed studsScoop improperly installed (Remove and re-install inlet scoop)Ride plate should be flush with bottom of hullInspect drive shaft runout Tighten or replace mounts Tighten engine to mounting plate bolts See above