BOMBARDIER SEA-DOO SPX 5838 1998 Shop Manual page 121

Proceed as follows to check if the gear no. 14 is
properly positioned on the counterbalance shaft:
– Temporarily install the counterbalance shaft in
the crankcase.
– Rotate the counterbalance shaft to align the
notch of the gear with the crankcase.
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1. Gear notch aligned with the crankcase
– The notch of the couterweight on the opposite
end of the counterbalance shaft must also be
aligned with the cranckcase.
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1. Counterweight notch aligned with the crankcase
If notches are not aligned with the crankcase, re-
move the gear and repeat the procedure until the
notches are properly aligned.
947 Engine
Install bearing no. 31 and washer no. 32.
When installing seals no. 17, apply a light coat of
synthetic grease on seal lips.
Prior to installation, place bearings no. 15 into a
container filled with oil, previously heated to 75°C
(167°F). This will expand bearings and ease their
installation.
Reinstall counterweights no. 16 using a press and
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take care to align index marks previously traced.
3,13, Crankshaft and Counterbalance
Shaft
787 and 947 Engines
Install crankshaft first in crankcase.
After crankshaft installation, install counterbal-
ance shaft. Make sure to properly index crank-
shaft and counterbalance shaft by aligning marks
of gears.
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787 ENGINE
1. Marks must be aligned
Section 04 ENGINE
Subsection 06 (BOTTOM END)
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CAUTION
Marks on the crankshaft and counterbalance
shaft must be aligned, otherwise engine will
vibrate and premature wear will occur.
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