Can-Am DS 450 2008 Shop Manual page 85

Water Pump Shaft Installation
Apply engine oil on the water pump shaft and
install water pump shaft together with distance
sleeve into clutch cover.
NOTE: Do not drive spring pin into impeller until
clutch cover has been installed.
Place thrust washer on water pump shaft and fit
clutch cover on crankcase.
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1. Thrust washer
2. Water pump shaft
Take care, that the pin in the water pump shaft
engages in the slot of the intermediate gear.
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1. Pin in water pump shaft
2. Slot in intermediate gear
If a gap is visible between clutch cover and hous-
ing, do not force the cover. Remove it and recheck
pin alignment.
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Section 03 ENGINE
Subsection 05 (COOLING SYSTEM)
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