Driveshaft won't come out.

[disenbarger]

Hi all! I need to take the motor out of my 2002 seadoo RXDI, but the driveshaft will not come out! I've taken the c clip out. I took the pump out to pull on it from the back to see if it will come out, but nothing! I've tried for many hours to get it out. What should I do? I want to stay away from my dealer around here. I do not like him.

 

[LouDoo]

Did you loosen the zerk fitting on the PTO?

Lou

 

[disenbarger]

I've loosened everything

 

[LouDoo]

Try some PB Blaster and moderate heat, like from a heat gun, NO torch.

Lou

 

[disenbarger]

I put PB Blaster on it and let it sit for about 20 minutes. Then I heated it up. Still wont come out. I don't know what the problem is. It should just slide right out shouldn't it?

 

[LouDoo]

Try putting a large pair of vice grips on the drive shaft, then tap the vice grips from the side with a hammer. And yes it should just slide out.

Lou

 

[sdngs]

I have the same issue... i've tried everything and that shaft will not come out....Help!!

 

[LouDoo]

I have the same issue... i've tried everything and that shaft will not come out....Help!!

What year and model ski do you have? You should probably start your own thread.

Lou