Polaris Virage TX 2000 Service Manual page 180

FINAL DRIVE/JET PUMP/BILGE SYSTEM
Pump Disassembly/Inspection
Drive Shaft Inspection, Cont.
2. Inspect driveshaft splines and splines inside engine
drive coupler and impeller carefully for wear or
damage. Replace worn parts. Rubber bumpers
control driveshaft end play. Replace if worn,
cracked or damaged.
NOTE: If drive shaft, impeller, or coupler splines are
worn or damaged, improper pump-to-hull, or pump-to-
engine alignment should be suspected. Refer to Pump/
Drive shaft Alignment on page 5.24 for more informa
tion.
Drive Shaft End Play
3.
Inspect bolts and pivot bushings, steering nozzle,
trim nozzle, and reverse gate linkage for wear,
cracks, or damage. Replace worn parts. Remove
these components as necessary for further pump
disassembly. (Reverse gates may differ.)
4.
Note position of interlocking tabs in section
housings. They must be correctly aligned during
reassembly.
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