PROPULSION
6.18
2004 Four Stroke PWC Service Manual
Driveshaft Alignment Procedure
1. Reference the illustrations below . Loosen one
engine mounting nut at a time, add or subtract shims,
and re--check alignment.
2. Obtain new alignment shims, PN 5246894
NOTE: Always remember to torque mounting nuts to APPROXIMATELY 10 ft.lbs. to obtain an accurate
alignment.
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6.
BAR HITS LOW / WEDGES LOW IN DRIVESHAFT ALIGNMENT COUPLER TOOL
FRONT ENGINE MOUNTREAR ENGINE MOUNT
REMOVING SHIMS FROM REAR
= LOWER REAR
ADDING SHIMS TO FRONT
= HIGHER FRONT
RESULTING EFFECT = ENGINE PITCHES DOWN FROM FRONT TO REAR
SIDE VIEW
BAR HITS HIGH / WEDGES HIGH IN DRIVESHAFT ALIGNMENT COUPLER TOOL
FRONT ENGINE MOUNTREAR ENGINE MOUNT
REMOVING SHIMS FROM FRONT
= LOWER FRONT
ADDING SHIMS TO REAR
=HIGHERREAR
RESULTING EFFECT = ENGINE PITCHES UP FROM REAR TO FRONT
SIDE VIEW
BAR HITS LEFT / WEDGES LEFT IN DRIVESHAFT ALIGNMENT COUPLER TOOL
RESULTING EFFECT = ENGINE REAR TURNS LEFT
FRONT ENGINE MOUNTREAR ENGINE MOUNT
ADD SHIMS TO RIGHT SIDE
REMOVE SHIMS
FROM LEFT SIDE
TOP VIEW
BAR HITS RIGHT / WEDGES RIGHT IN DRIVESHAFT ALIGNMENT COUPLER TOOL
RESULTING EFFECT = ENGINE REAR TURNS RIGHT
REMOVE SHIMS FROM RIGHT SIDE
ADD SHIMS TO LEFT SIDE
REAR ENGINE MOUNT FRONT ENGINE MOUNT
TOP VIEW