Bombardier SeaDoo 1989 factory shop manual, Page 123Get this manual
Sectlion 08 PROPULSIONDRIVE SYSTEMS Sub-section 01& DRIVE SYSTEMS)
T install ring in housing, use square steel plate approx 180 180 rnm thick (7 in 114 in) and press Manually engage ring in housing making sure it is equally inserted all around Press ring until it seats into bottom of housing
Measuring thrust bearing thickness
NOTEWhen replacing either washer or bearing, it is recommended to renew both
13, Housing Cover
Visualllv inspect orotusion inside cover If worn, small peak in center be apparent
If press is not readily availalble, piece of wood such as 12 in long, can be used
Mlanualty engage ring in housing making sure it is equalllly inserted all around Place wood piece over ring Using hammer, strike on wood to push ring Strike one side then rotate wood piece about 90' and strike againWork this way, frequently rotating wood piece so that ring slides equally all around until it seats into bottom of housing