2001 Polaris SLX, PRO 1200, Virage TX, Genesis, Virage TXi, Genesis i Personal Watercraft Service Manual, Page 212Get 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 limitC Place dial indicator at "8"
NOTE: Excessive driveshaft runout can cause vibration, bearing, and spline failureSee PumpFinal Drive Troubleshooting at the end of chapter 2Support in V-blocks at "c" 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 worn, cracked or damaged