BOMBARDIER SEA-DOO SPX 5838 1998 Shop Manual page 60

Section 04 ENGINE
Subsection 03 (REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION)
XP Limited
On this model, the PTO flywheel adapter (P/N 295
000 157) must be used in conjunction with the
alignment shaft.
F00B05A
1. Adapter (P/N 295 000 157)
NOTE: Ensure the mid bearing is removed to
check engine alignment.
All Models
To verify alignment proceed as follows:
– Install the appropriate plate with the support to
hull with 4 nuts.
F00B0HA
– Carefully slide shaft through support.
– Insert shaft end into PTO flywheel.
NOTE: Ensure the protective hose and carbon
ring (or seal carrier) is removed to check engine
alignment. If the alignment is correct, the shaft
will slide easily without any deflection in PTO fly-
wheel.
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F07D05A
TYPICAL
1. Alignment shaft
2. PTO flywheel
If the alignment is incorrect loosen engine sup-
port screws to enable to align PTO flywheel with
shaft end.
NOTE: Use shim(s) (P/N 270 000 024) or (P/N 270
000 025) as necessary between engine supports
and rubber mounts to correct alignment.
F00D0CA
TYPICAL
1. Shim
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CAUTION
Whenever shims are used to correct align-
ment, never install more than 1.3 mm (0.051 in)
shim thickness.
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