sxr pump removal - help needed

[ClayMax]

I'm removing the pump on my ski to replace a broken steering cable. As you can see from the picture I have the pump bolts off and I've started sliding it back towards the rear of the ski.

Now I assumed that the driveshaft would slide out of where it goes into the prop. Is this right? Because as I'm pulling backwards on the pump the whole shaft is trying to come with it. Is there a trick to getting it out of the pump or do I keep pulling until it comes out?

Any help appreciated, no matter how obvious it may seem to you.

 

[ncbrock]

the whole shaft should come out. the prop will not just come off. just pull the whole thing out.

 

[ClayMax]

Cool, thanks very much. I just felt like I was about to pull out something that wasn't supposed to come out. So when putting it back on I'll fish the shaft back in there and twist it by hand to realign, yes?

 

[ncbrock]

correct. Dont worry I thought the same thing would happen the first time i took my pump apart.

 

[ClayMax]

Ok, thanks again. Breaks over, back to the garage.

 

[ClayMax]

Well something's not right. I'm pulling on the pump, but it's pulling the whole shaft with it. Now the rear driveshaft coupling is against my bilges as I pull back on the pump. If I pull much harder the coupling will rip the bilges off their mounting or crack the covers.

Update

Got it. Had to get a grip on the driveshaft as it was coming back when I pulled. Once I had it secured, it released from the pump.

Thanks for the help. Really wanted to work on it tonight!

 

[RedlineMulitia]

on all kawis the shaft is not attached to the prop, theyre all splined

 

[Proformance1]

dont forget to water proof grease it when it goes back together, and make sure the o ring is in there