Procedures; Shock Absorber - Can-Am DS 450 2008 Shop Manual

PROCEDURES

SHOCK ABSORBER

Shock Absorber Removal
Remove seat.
Remove screws securing both rear ends of fascia.
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REMOVE THESE SCREWS ON EACH SIDE
Remove screws holding fascia and coolant reser-
voir.
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1. Remove these screws
2. Coolant reservoir
Lift rear of vehicle until rear shock absorber is fully
extended.
Install a jack stand under the frame to support the
vehicle.
Remove and discard cotter pin securing lower bolt
of shock absorber.
Unscrew lower bolt.
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Section 08 CHASSIS
Subsection 04 (REAR SUSPENSION)
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UNDERNEATH SWING ARM
1. Cotter pin
2. Lower bolt
3. Shock absorber
4. Bell crank lever
Remove bolt securing bell crank lever to swing
arm.
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1. Bell crank lever
2. Swing arm
3. Bolt to be removed
Lift both rear ends of fascia to reach the shock
absorber upper bolt.
Remove the shock absorber upper bolt.
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1. Shock absorber upper bolt
2. Shock absorber
3. Rear brake fluid reservoir
Remove the shock absorber.
Shock Absorber Inspection
Check shock absorber body for:
– Leaks
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