Wheel; Front Wheel Hub; Wheel Removal; Wheel Installation - Can-Am DS 450 2008 Shop Manual

Clean inner side of wheel with alcohol to remove
grease and dust.
Balance wheel using a wheel balancer.
NOTE: Refer to manufacturer's instructions for
wheel balancer operation.
Install new balancing masses inside wheel. Po-
sition them in the center of the flat inner surface
of the rim.
CAUTION: Improperly positioned weights can
cause interference with the front wheel hub.
Reinstall wheel.

WHEEL

Wheel Removal

Loosen lug nuts.
Lift the vehicle.
Support vehicle securely using jack stands.
Remove lug nuts and flat washers.
Remove wheel from vehicle.

Wheel Installation

The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure. However, pay attention to the following.
Install wheel on vehicle.
NOTE: Ensure that front brake disc protectors are
properly installed.
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FRONT WHEELS
1. External protector
Install flat washers.
Manually screw all lug nuts.
CAUTION: Always use the recommended
lug nuts (P/N 250 100 105) and flat washers
(P/N 250 200 080). Using a different lug nut
and flat washer could cause damages to the
rim.
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Section 08 CHASSIS
Subsection 01 (WHEELS/TIRES)
Using the following sequence, tighten lug nuts to
52 N•m (38 lbf•ft).
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FRONT WHEEL
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REAR WHEEL

FRONT WHEEL HUB

Front Wheel Hub Removal
Remove appropriate wheel.
Remove the external brake disc protector.
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1. External brake disc protector
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