Bombardier SeaDoo 1996 factory shop manual, Page 234Get this manual
Section 09 PROLPUSION SYSTEM Sub-Section 02 (DRIVE SYSTEM)
Place drive shaft on V-blocks and set-up dial gauge in center of shaftSlowly rotate shaftdifference between highest and lowest dial gauge reading is deflectionRefer to the following illustrationMaximum permissible deflection is 0.5 mm (.020 in)
Check also condition of drive shaft O-ringReplace as necessary
All Model Except HX
11, PTO Flywheel
Inspect spline condition of PTO flywheelNOTEThere is possibility that when drive shaft was removed, the damper has remained in PTO flywheelRemove it if such is the case
HX Model Only
4,14, Drive Shaft and Needle Bearing
Inspect seal carrier needle bearing and its contact surface on drive shaftCheck parts for scoring, pitting, chipping or other evidence of wearF01J15A