Page 15Figure 5. Remove the ImpellerImpellerSelf Sealing LeftHanded ScrewBackplateFigure 6. Diffuser and Impeller Exploded ViewBackplateDiffuser Screws with Washers (2)DiffuserImpellerMechanicalSealDiffuser O-RingBackplateO-ringSelf Sealing LeftHanded ScrewFigure 3. Remove the DiffuserBackplateScrewswithWashers (2)Dif fuserMotorMotorDif fus er O-ringFigure 4. Remove the Diffuser O-ringPump BodyDiffuserDiffuserO-ring6. Remove the motor shaft cover on the back ofthe motor by twisting the hex-head screw witha 90° crescent wrench (see Figure 2). The motorshaft will be exposed.7. Hold the exposed motor shaft with a ½"wrench while removing the impeller centerscrew using a #3 Phillips screwdriver (seeFigure 5).NOTE The impeller center screw is a left-hand threadedscrew, therefore turn the screw clockwise toloosen.8. Hold the motor shaft with a ½" wrench whileunscrewing the impeller from the motor shaftwith your hand.NOTE The impeller is a right-handed thread, thereforeturn impeller counter-clockwise to unscrew.9. Inspect the impeller and diffuser for signs ofrubbing and/or damage.6.2.3 Impeller Replacement1. While holding the motor shaft with a ½"wrench, thread the impeller onto the motor shaft.Hand-tighten the impeller until it issecure. Install the impeller center screwi n t o t h e c e n t e r o f t h e i m p e l l e r a n dtighten, using a #3 Phillips screwdriver.Do not overtighten.NOTE The impeller center screw is a left-hand threadedscrew, therefore turn the screw counter-clockwiseto tighten.Mechanical Seal