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During my nightmare of a change, it was suggested that I turn the shaft as I seat the impella. This works but a second set of hands would have been helpful.
A dab of marine grease on the impellar blades and insert cartridge will help it go together easily. Make sure blades or turned the right direction, considering a clockwise driveshaft rotation.