Sea-doo GTX Limited iS 255 2009, Shop Manual

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Section 06 STEERING AND PROPULSION
Subsection 04 (DRIVE SHAFT)
GENERAL
The jet pump must be removed to replace any
component of the drive system. Refer to
JET
PUMP
for removal procedure.
During assembly/installation, use torque values
and service products as specified in the exploded
view.
Clean threads before applying a threadlocker. Re-
fer to
SELF-LOCKING FASTENERS
and
LOCTITE
APPLICATION
at the beginning of this manual for
complete procedure.
WARNING
Torque wrench tightening specifications
must be strictly adhered to.
Locking devices (e.g.: locking tabs, elastic
stop nuts, self-locking fasteners, cotter pins,
etc.) must be replaced with new ones.
TROUBLESHOOTING
DIAGNOSTIC TIPS
Leaks at PTO Seal
If water enters engine, or oil leaks from engine at
PTO seal, check if drive shaft is fully engaged in
sealing ring.
Compress the drive shaft boot to visually check
for proper contact.
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1. Drive shaft boot
Rubber sealing lip of drive shaft must be fully en-
gaged into flange of sealing ring.
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WRONG
1. Rubber sealing lip NOT fully engaged
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CORRECT
1. Rubber sealing lip fully engaged
NOTE: If drive shaft boot cannot be compressed
enough for the inspection, remove jet pump and
torque drive shaft. If this does not work, remove
drive shaft and inspect drive shaft threads. Refer
to
DRIVE SHAFT
in this subsection.
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