2004 XR6 driveshaft reinstallation problems.

[srshultz]

Hello. I am new to the forum. I changed my water pump impeller today on my 2004 XR6 150 today. When I tried to seat the driveshaft and complete the installation of the lower unit, it would not seat. I looked up in the channel with a flashlight and saw a metal ring over the hole where the driveshaft was to be fitted. I got a coat hanger and was able to move the ring into position and put some grease on it with the coat hanger to hold it in place. I then inserted the shaft an buttoned it up. I tested it and everything seemed to work well. One concern though. I could not see in there well, but the ring seemed to have a lip on it. It looked more like a lipped bushing. It was positioned with the lip on top when I greased it in place.

Does an of this sound familiar to anyone and have I got a problem?

 

[faztbullet]

That's the bottom seal carrier as it called and its pressed into the end of crankshaft. Its purpose is to keep water out of the crankshaft splines as it (water) will climb the shaft at slow speeds. Pull the powerhead this winter and install a new one with Loctite..