Cylinder Head And Cylinder; Crankshaft And Balancer Shaft - Can-Am DS 450 2008 Shop Manual

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Symptom:
THE CLUTCH DOES NOT "DISENGAGE"
3. Clutch discs stuck together.
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Clean or replace.
4. Clutch discs or support plate distorted.
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Replace.
5. Clutch parts are worn out or damaged.
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Check clutch condition. Replace worn out or damaged parts.

CYLINDER HEAD AND CYLINDER

Symptom:
UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION AT IDLE SPEED
1. Incorrect valve clearance.
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Adjust valve clearance.
2. Faulty decompressor (located on exhaust camshaft).
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Check decompressor spring operation. Replace it if necessary.
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Check if decompressor is stuck. Clean and/or replace decompressor mechanism.
3. Faulty chain tensioner.
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Check chain tensioner spring for wear or damages. Replace.
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Check chain tensioner operation. Replace defective parts.
4. Check engine oil pressure.
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Check items 1 to 6 of LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE.
Symptom:
UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE AND/OR VIBRATIONS WHILE OPERATING
1. Check items 1 to 4 of UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION AT IDLE SPEED.
2. Faulty chain guides.
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Check chain guides for wear. Replace
3. Timing chain and sprockets.
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Check sprocket screws tightening. Tighten to recommended torque.
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Check sprockets for wear or other damages. Replace chain and sprockets.
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Check if the timing chain is stretched. Replace chain and sprockets.
4. Broken valve spring.
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Check valve springs condition. Replace defective parts.
5. Camshaft wear.
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Check camshaft for heavy wear. Replace.

CRANKSHAFT AND BALANCER SHAFT

Symptom:
UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE AND/OR VIBRATIONS
1. Misalignment of crankshaft and balance shaft.
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Check if marks on balancer shaft and crankshaft are aligned. Readjust position of balancer shaft
and crankshaft.
2. Crankshaft bearing failure.
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Check crankshaft bearings for damages. Replace crankshaft and bearings.
vmr2008-007
Section 02 TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 01 (TECHNICAL GUIDELINES (ENGINE))
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