SeaDoo GTX Series 2022 - Drive Shaft Bellows

Section 06 ST EE RING AND PROPULSION
Subsection 04 (DRIVE SHAFT)
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TYPICAL
Maintain PTO seal assembly in the proper position
and tap shaft end until it bottoms against engine.
At this time, the telltale groove MUST N OT be vis-
ible. This validates the correct position.
NOTICE
If the telltale groove is exposed, the
installation is wrong and PTO seal assembly
will be pressed into crankshaft splines which
could rub a hole in seal thus creating an oil
leak.
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CORRECT INSTALLATION
1. PTO se
al assembly
2. Shaft pushed in, hiding telltale groove
3. Inner sleeve flush with outer circumferen ce
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IMPROPER INSTALLATION
1. PTO seal assembly
2. Telltale groove visible
3. Inner sleeve NOT flush with outer circumference
Temporarily install the jet pump housing.
Push floating ring rearwards a nd install a NEW cir-
clip.
Ensure everything is properly positioned:
– Telltale groove is not visible
– Inner sleeve is flush with outer circumference
of PTO seal assembly
– Circlip is not exposed.
If telltale groove is visible, pull PTO seal assembly
rearwards to fully extend it.
If inner sleeve is not flush, gently tap it until it is
flush.
Reposition rubber protector.
Permanently install jet pump. Refer to
JET PUMP
subsection.
Test watercraft then ensure there is:
– No oil leak in PTO seal area
– No water intrusion by the thru-hull fitting area.
DRIVE SHAFT BELLOWS
Inspecting the Drive Shaft Bellows
Inspect the condition of bellows. If there is any
damage or evidence of wear, replace it.
Removing the Drive Shaft Bellows
Remove drive shaft. Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this
subsection.
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