PROPULSION
6.92004 Four Stroke PWC Service Manual
Bearing Carrier Removal
The bearing carrier uses sealed bearings. Bearing maintenance or lubrication is not required.
1. From inside the engine compartment, remove the drive coupler guard.
2. Remove the pump assembly as outlined in the Pump Removal section.
3. Obtain strap wrench and driveshaft removal tool. Have an assistant secure the aft (Rear) drive coupler.
4. Using the driveshaft removal tool, PN PW--46593, carefully loosen the driveshaft from the coupler.
5. Carefully pull the driveshaft through the rear of the craft.
6. Loosen and remove the four (4) bearing carrier mounting bolts. Remove bearing carrier.
Bearing Carrier Installation
Installation is the reverse of removal with the following exceptions:
1. Begin the installation process by installing the aft (Rear) drive coupler . Press coupler firmly into rubber
dampener .
2. Mount the bearing carrier to the hull loosely. DO NOT torque the mounting bolts at this time.
3. Carefully insert the driveshaft through the bearing carrier and engage the drive coupler.
4. Have an assistant hold the drive couplers.
5. Using the driveshaft removal tool, slowly install the driveshaft into the coupler . (A drill or air wrench can be
used if set on lowest speed setting.)
6. Secure bearing carrier to hull. Follow torque specifications and sequence outlined on page 5.2.