2017 Yamaha ex deluxe driveshaft removal

[Peter_kangaroo]

Hey guys.
How hard is it to remove the driveshaft on 2017 ex deluxe? The bearing is seized and needs to be replaced. I just downloaded manual but couldn't find shaft removal procedure. Thanks in advance.

 

[Neutron]

It comes out towards the engine so unfortunately the engine needs to be out of the way. Its a totally different design than any of their other models. Its similar to a kawasaki ski

 

[Neutron]

You have to unbolt number 17 and 7 to get it out. Unbolt the engine and slide forward enough to get out. If there still isn't enough room the engine needs to come out

 

[Peter_kangaroo]

Neutron, thank you for your input. It turned out it wasn't the driveshaft bearing. It was the jet pump bearing. Easy fix.

 

[Neutron]

Good deal. The ex design isn't known for intermediate bearing failures