Sea-doo 2001 RX, Shop Manual

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Section 10 PROPULSION SYSTEM
Subsection 02 (JET PUMP)
10-02-8
SMR2000_065_10_02A.FM
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: Whenever removing a part, visually check
for damage such as: corrosion, crack, split, break,
porosity, cavitation, deformation, distortion, heat-
ing discoloration, wear pattern, missing plating,
missing or broken needles in needle bearing, wa-
ter damage diagnosed by black-colored spots on
metal parts, etc. Renew any damaged part. As a
quick check, manually feel clearance and end play,
where applicable, to detect excessive wear.
Cover
With pump assembly in horizontal position (venturi
and nozzle removed), remove 3 retaining screws
no. 16 .
Place container under cover no. 15 to catch oil.
Using a fiber hammer, gently tap cover to release
it from jet pump housing.
Impeller
Insert impeller shaft holder (P/N 295 000 082) on
impeller shaft flat end.
Using 2 screws previously removed from venturi,
secure shaft holder to housing.
1. Shaft holder
Heat impeller shaft end with a propane torch to
approximately 150
°
C (300
°
F) to break the Loctite
bond before to remove impeller. Do not heat im-
peller directly.
Install shaft holder in a vice.
1. Shaft holder
Impeller is loosened using impeller remover tool
(P/N 295 000 001).
Insert special tool in impeller splines.
1. Impeller remover tool
Rotate impeller remover tool counterclockwise
and unscrew completely impeller.
CAUTION: Never use any impact wrench to
loosen impeller.
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