Section 16 HULL/BODY
Subsection 01 (ADJUSTMENT AND REPAIR)
F18L24A
1
3
2
4
RIDING PLATE
Removal
All Models
Remove inlet grate.
Remove jet pump. Refer to JET PUMP.
Remove the speed sensor from the riding plate (if
applicable).
4-TEC Models
Drain cooling system. Refer to COOLING SYS-
TEM.
From inside hull, disconnect hoses from ride plate.
Unscrew hose fittings from ride plate.
CAUTION: Removing hose fittings prior to
pulling out ride plate prevents the possibility
to damage fittings.
All Models
Loosen riding plate screws.
NOTE: An impact screwdriver should be used to
loosen tight screws.
Using a low height hydraulic bottle jack and 2 steel
plates, pry out riding plate.
F05J03A
2 1
TYPICAL
1. Hydraulic bottle jack
2. Steel plates
Cleaning
Scrape off all excess of sealant from riding plate
and hull.
Clean hull surface with acetone based solvent to
eliminate grease, dust and any residue of sealant.
Clean fitting threads (4-TEC models).
Installation
GTI Series and XP DI Model
Apply Loctite 5900 (P/N 293 800 066) as indicated
by the shaded areas in the next illustration. Follow
also the torquing sequence as shown in the same
illustration. Torque screws to 26 N•m(19lbf•ft).
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