2002 Polaris Freedom, Virage, Genesis PWC Service Manual, Page 205Get this manual

2002 Polaris Freedom, Virage, Genesis PWC Service Manual, Page 205

Final DrivePropulsion Stator Assembly
NOTE: Seals, bearings, and O-rings should be replaced if removedHeat the impeller housing evenly with heat gun to ease removal of bearings in next stepRemove tail cone O-ring before applying heat To ease installation, wrap bearings in wax paper and chill in freezer for 30 minutes or longerWarm the impeller housing evenly with heat gun or propane torchDO NOT OVERHEAT1Press or drive bottom bearing into place until it bottoms against the shoulder in the pump housingApply grease to center bearing spacer and installVerify that bearing spacer is centered, and install second bearingCAUTION: Do not drive on the inner raceBearing damage will resultDrive on outer race only2Place impeller spacer onto inner race of front bearing