Knuckle - Can-Am DS 450 2008 Shop Manual

Section 08 CHASSIS
Subsection 02 (STEERING)
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FROM KNUCKLE
1. Cotter pin
2. Tie-rod end nut
3. Hardened washer

4. Knuckle

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FROM STEERING COLUMN
1. Steering column lever
2. Cotter pin
3. Tie-rod nut
4. Hardened washers
Remove tie-rod from vehicle.
Tie-Rod Inspection
Inspect tie-rod ends for wear or looseness, if ex-
cessive, replace.
Tie-Rod Installation
For the installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure. However, pay attention to the following.
Adjust the tie-rod length to 439 mm (17-9/32 in).
Check the both unengaged threaded portion of tie-
rod.
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A. Preliminary adjustment: 439 mm (17-9/32 in)
B. Unengaged threads: 20 mm (25/32 in)
TIE-ROD
Preliminary length
adjustment — dimension
"A"
Maximum unengaged
threads — dimension
"B" *
* Dimension "B" to be approximately equal upon
assembly.
Tighten tie-rod lock nuts.
Install NEW cotter pins. Both ends of cotter pins
must be folded.
Perform steering alignment. Refer to
MENT at the beginning of this section.
KNUCKLE
Knuckle Removal
Place vehicle on a level surface.
Loosen wheel lug nuts.
Lift the front of vehicle.
Remove wheel.
Remove wheel hub. Refer to
section.
Remove bolt securing upper ball joint.
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1. Upper ball joint bolt
2. Knuckle
Detach tie-rod end from knuckle.
439 mm (17-9/32 in)
20 mm (25/32 in)
ADJUST-
WHEELS/TIRES
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