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Can-Am DS 450 X 2008 manual available for free PDF download: Shop Manual
Can-Am DS 450 X 2008 Shop Manual (401 pages)
Brand:
Can-Am
| Category:
Offroad Vehicle
| Size: 46.64 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Safety Notice
10
Introduction
11
General Information
11
Vehicle Information
11
Engine Emissions Information
12
Self-Locking Fasteners Procedure
12
Loctite ® Application Procedure
12
Tightening Torques
16
Manual Information
17
Maintenance Chart
21
Maintenance
21
Preseason Preparation
25
Storage Procedure
27
Fuel System
27
Engine
27
Electrical System
27
Cooling System
27
Vehicle
27
Special Procedures
29
Turn over
29
Atv Immersion
29
Troubleshooting
31
Technical Guidelines (Engine)
31
Cooling System
31
Lubrication System
31
Clutch
32
Cylinder Head and Cylinder
33
Crankshaft and Balancer Shaft
33
Gearbox
34
Diagnostic Flow Chart
35
Fuel System
35
Engine
37
Engine Removal and Installation
37
General
38
Procedures
38
Engine
38
Engine Installation
43
Air Intake System
45
General
46
Procedures
46
Air Filter
46
Air Filter Housing
46
Exhaust System
49
General
50
Procedures
50
Muffler
50
Muffler Installation
50
Muffler Removal
50
Exhaust Pipe
51
Heat Shield
52
Spark Arrester
52
Lubrication System
53
General
56
Maintenance
56
Engine Oil
56
Oil Filter
57
Oil Tank Strainer
58
Inspection
59
Engine Oil Pressure
59
Procedures
60
Oil Tank
60
Timing Chain Tensioner Adapter
60
Oil Hose Connector
61
Engine Oil Pressure Regulator
62
Oil Pressure Pump
63
Engine Oil Strainer
66
Oil Suction Pump
67
Oil Nozzle
68
Oil Tube
68
Cooling System
71
Service Products
71
Description
71
Part Number
71
Loctite 243 (Blue)
71
General
74
Inspection
74
Cooling System Leak Test
74
Maintenance
75
Coolant Replacement
75
Procedures
77
Coolant Tank Cap
77
Coolant Tank
77
Radiator
78
Radiator Removal
78
Radiator Installation
79
Cooling Fan
79
Thermostat
80
Coolant Temperature Sensor (Cts)
80
Water Pump Housing
81
Water Pump Impeller
82
Water Pump Shaft, Bearing and Seals
82
Magneto/Starter
87
General
89
Procedures
89
Magneto Cover
89
Crankshaft Position Sensor (Cps)
91
Stator
91
Cps Replacement
91
Cps Test
91
Rotor
96
Sprag Clutch
98
Sprag Clutch Gear
99
Starter Drive Gears
99
Starter
100
Cylinder Head/Cylinder
105
General
109
Maintenance
109
Valve Clearance
109
Inspection
110
Cylinder Leak Test
110
Procedures
111
Valve Cover
111
Timing Chain Tensioner
114
Camshaft Timing Gear
114
Camshaft
117
Camshaft Inspection
117
Camshaft Removal
117
Valve Lifter Bucket
119
Cylinder Head
120
Cylinder Head Inspection
121
Cylinder Head Installation
121
Valve Springs
122
Valve
123
Valve Inspection
124
Valve Installation
125
Valve Guide
126
Cylinder
127
Cylinder Inspection
127
Cylinder Removal
127
Cylinder Installation
128
Piston
128
Piston Removal
128
Piston Installation
130
Piston Rings
131
Piston Pin
132
Crankcase/Crankshaft
135
General
137
Procedures
137
Main Shaft Oil Seal
137
Primary Drive Gear
138
Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner Guide
138
Timing Chain Drive Gears
139
Crankcase
141
Crankcase Inspection
142
Balancer Shaft
146
Crankshaft
147
Crankshaft Installation
149
Clutch
151
General
154
Maintenance
154
Clutch Adjustment
154
Procedures
156
Clutch Release Cover
156
Clutch Cable
159
Clutch Lever
159
Clutch Lever Installation
160
Retaining Plate and Clutch Spring
160
Clutch
161
Clutch Removal
161
Clutch Disassembly
162
Clutch Inspection
162
Clutch Assembly
163
Clutch Installation
163
Clutch Cover
164
Clutch Drum
166
Gearbox
169
General
172
Procedures
172
Neutral Indicator Switch
172
Shifting Mechanism
172
Gearbox
175
Engine Management System
181
Overview
181
System Description
184
Controller Area Network (Can)
184
Engine Control Module (Ecm)
184
Power Distribution
185
Communication Tools/B.u.D.s. Software
187
Multi-Purpose Interface-2 (Mpi-2)
187
B.u.D.s. Software
188
Monitoring System/Fault Codes
191
Monitoring System
191
Fault Codes
191
Fault Code Table
193
Fuel System
199
Electronic Fuel Injection (Efi)
199
General
199
System Description
199
General Recommendations
200
Basic Adjustments
202
Idle Speed
202
Closed Throttle and Idle Actuator Reset
202
Procedures
203
Engine Control Module (Ecm)
203
Fuel Injector
211
Fuel Rail
213
Throttle Body
215
Throttle Body Installation
217
Throttle Position Sensor (Tps)
218
Idle Air Control Valve
220
Crankshaft Position Sensor (Cps)
221
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (Maps)
223
Ambient Air Pressure and Temperature Sensor (Aapts)
225
Coolant Temperature Sensor (Cts)
229
Fuel Tank/Fuel Pump
231
General
233
Inspection
233
Fuel Tank Leak Test
233
Fuel Pump Pressure Test
234
Procedures
236
Fuel Hose and Oetiker Clamps
236
Fuel Pump
236
Fuel Pump Installation
241
Fuel Tank
242
Electrical System
245
Ignition System
245
General
245
Ignition System Description
245
Ignition System Operation
245
Troubleshooting
245
Ignition System Testing
245
Procedures
247
Ignition Switch
247
Engine Stop Switch
249
Ignition Coil
252
Spark Plug
256
Charging System
259
General
259
System Description
259
Procedures
260
Voltage Regulator/Rectifier
260
Battery
263
Battery Removal
264
Electrical System Main Grounds
266
Starting System
267
General
267
Troubleshooting
267
Procedures
268
Starter Solenoid
268
Start Button
273
Clutch Switch
275
Lights
277
General
277
Lights System Description
277
Lights System Operation
277
Troubleshooting
277
Lights System Testing
277
Procedures
277
Headlight Power Regulator
277
Headlights
279
Headlight Switch
281
Taillight/Brake Light
282
Neutral Indicator Light (Green)
283
Check Engine Indicator Light (Yellow)
285
Low Fuel Level Indicator Light (Yellow)
286
Drive System
291
Drive Chain/Rear Axle
291
General
293
Procedures
293
Drive Chain
293
Drive Chain Lubrication
294
Front Sprocket
296
Rear Sprocket
297
Rear Axle
298
Rear Axle Inspection
299
Rear Axle Installation
299
Rear Sprocket Hub
300
Chain Tensioner
301
Chassis
303
Wheels/Tires
303
General
304
Maintenance
304
Tire Pressure
304
Procedures
304
Tire
304
Front Wheel Hub
305
Wheel
305
Wheel Installation
305
Wheel Removal
305
Rear Wheel Hub
307
Wheel Bearing
309
Steering
311
General
313
Adjustment
313
Steering Alignment
313
Procedures
314
Handlebar Grip
314
Multifunction Switch
314
Throttle Cable
315
Throttle Lever
315
Throttle Cable Adjustment
317
Throttle Cable Installation
317
Handlebar
318
Handlebar Removal
318
Handlebar Installation
319
Steering Column
319
Steering Column Installation
321
Tie-Rod
321
Knuckle
322
Front Suspension
325
General
327
Adjustments
327
Factory Settings
327
Adjusting Suspension
328
Spring Preload Adjustment
328
Maintenance
329
Lubrication
329
Procedures
330
Shock Absorber
330
Upper Suspension Arm
331
Upper Ball Joint
332
Lower Suspension Arm
333
Lower Ball Joint
334
Rear Suspension
337
General
339
Adjustments
339
Factory Settings
339
Adjusting Suspension
339
Maintenance
340
Lubrication
340
Procedures
341
Shock Absorber
341
Spring
342
Swing Arm
343
Bell Crank Lever
345
Pivot Arm
346
Brakes
349
Front Brakes
350
Rear Brake
351
General
352
System Description
352
Maintenance
352
Brake Fluid
352
Procedures
354
Caliper
354
Brake Pads
356
Brake Disc
358
Brake Lever
359
Front Master Cylinder
360
Rear Master Cylinder
360
Rear Master Cylinder Installation
362
Brake Pedal
362
Brake Disc Hub
364
Rear Caliper Bracket
364
Brake Pedal Installation
364
Front Brake Light Switch
365
Rear Brake Light Switch
366
Flexible Brake Hose
367
Body
371
Body Parts
371
General
374
Procedures
374
Decals
374
Seat
374
Seat Installation
375
Access Cover
376
Console
376
Front Bumper
376
Front Body Assembly
376
Front Fender
378
Front Grille
378
Side Panels
378
Side Panel Removal
378
Front Fascia
379
Footrest
379
Footrest Support
379
Rear Fender
379
Rear Bumper
380
Engine Skid Plate
380
Rear Fender Installation
380
Nerf Bar
381
Frame
383
General
384
Procedures
384
Frame
384
Rear Frame Extension
384
Rear Engine Supports
385
Footpeg
385
Footpeg Removal
385
Side Member
386
Footpeg Installation
386
Lower Suspension Arm Attachments
387
Wiring Diagram
397
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