Impleller Help Needed

[Why Force it]

Hello everyone, kinda new here. i m changing the impeller on my force 50 hp and the driveshaft has a rubber boot and collar just under the upper splines and seems to be on very tight. cant get the impeller off without removing this, dont want to destroy it. any help appreciated. Thank you

 

[roscoe]

Not to worry.
If you damage it, you can either replace it, or forget about it.

Most of those have been lost for many years now. Lost while changing impeller, or mechanics simply forgot to put them back on.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Cresent wrench under the collar.
Tap with a hammer or wrench.
Should just pop off.
Regrease just none on top of the shaft.

 

[Why Force it]

First, thanks guys for your replys. I tapped it like that, but very tight. It will come off though. Also this driveshaft pulls right out from gears. Does this need to go back in a certain way to line up?

 

[jerryjerry05]

Nope, It should align when inserted.