Can-Am DS 450 2008 Shop Manual page 320

Section 08 CHASSIS
Subsection 02 (STEERING)
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1. Bearing flanges
2. Steering column
Unscrew bolts securing the steering support.
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1. Steering support
2. Steering support bolts
Pull steering column out of vehicle noting cables
routing.
Remove steering support halves with bushings.
Steering Column Inspection
Check steering column for:
– Wear
– Cracks
– Bending.
Replace if any of these problems is detected.
WARNING
Never try to weld or modify the steering col-
umn. Always replace the column with a new
one.
Check if steering column half-seals are:
– Brittle
– Hard
– Otherwise damaged.
Replace them if necessary.
At the same time, check steering column bearing
condition. It must turn smoothly and freely. If not,
replace bearing.
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Steering Column Bearing Replacement
Remove and discard cotter pin.
Remove and discard the nut securing the steering
column bearing.
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1. Steering column bearing nut
Remove the washer.
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1. Washer
Remove the bearing.
NOTE: A puller may be necessary to remove a
seized bearing.
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