BOMBARDIER SEA-DOO SPX 5838 1998 Shop Manual page 294

Section 09 PROPULSION SYSTEM
Subsection 03 (DRIVE SYSTEM)
SPX, GS, GTS and GTI Models
6,7, Floating Ring and O-ring
Inspect condition of O-rings and floating ring con-
tact surface.
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F01I0GA
1. O-rings
2. Floating ring contact surface
10, Boot
To verify the preload of the boot, proceed as fol-
lows:
Measure installed length of boot.
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F00J03A
1. Boot
A. Measure here
Push floating ring to compress boot; then, remove
circlip out of drive shaft groove.
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F06I06A
1. Push floating ring
2. Remove circlip
Slide floating ring far enough forward in order to
release it from carbon ring.
Measure boot free length.
Subtract the installed length measurement from
the free length measurement. A difference of 4 mm
to 12 mm (5/32 in to 15/32 in) should be obtained.
If the length is less than 4 mm (5/32 in), install a
spacer (P/N 293 250 017) between boot and thru
hull fitting.
F00J04B
1. Spacer
NOTE: Drive shaft must be removed to install
spacer.
GSX Limited, XP Limited and GTX Limited
16, Needle Bearing
Inspect seal carrier needle bearing. Check parts
for scoring, pitting, chipping or other evidence of
wear.
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