Rear Axle Inspection; Rear Axle Installation - Can-Am DS 450 2008 Shop Manual

Remove brake disc hub. Refer to
TEM section.
Using the axle key (P/N 529 036 082), unscrew the
axle nut.
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Remove the O-ring behind the axle nut.
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1. Axle nut O-ring
Release drive chain tension.
Remove drive chain from rear sprocket. Lay the
drive chain on swing arm.
Remove the rear axle by pulling it on the RH side.
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Subsection 01 (DRIVE CHAIN/REAR AXLE)
BRAKE SYS-
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Rear Axle Inspection

Check axle for:
– Bending
– Torsion
– Rust (indicates a possible damage to axle)
– Bearing surfaces condition.
Replace rear axle as required.

Rear Axle Installation

Insert rear axle into chain tensioner.
On LH side, install the O-ring. Push it inside chain
tensioner.
Install axle nut.
Using the rear axle key (P/N 529 036 082), tighten
axle nut to 31 N•m (23 lbf•ft).
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CAUTION: It is very important to place the
torque wrench perpendicularly with the spe-
cial tool.
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Apply CV grease (P/N 293 550 019) on all rear axle
splines.
Install all other removed parts.
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