BRP Cam-am Outlander 6x6 DPS 2015 Manual page 393

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1. Upper steering column support
2. Half bushings
3. Half bushing retainer
4. Retainer mounting screws (2)
9. Pull steering column from vehicle.
Steering Column Inspection
1. Inspect steering column for wear, cracks or
bending. Replace if any of these problems is
detected.
2. Check steering column O-rings and seal for brit-
tleness, hardness, wear or other damage. Re-
place if necessary.
3. Clean and check steering column half bushings.
If they show signs of wear or cracking, replace
them.
Steering Column Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure. However, pay attention to the following:
PRODUCT
O-rings, half
XPS SYNTHETIC GREASE
bushings and DPS
input shaft splines
DPS output shaft LOCTITE 767 (ANTISEIZE
splines LUBRICANT) (P/N 293 800 070)
Install NEW cotter pins (as applicable per model).
Both ends of cotter pins must be folded.
Install NEW elastic nuts where used.
Torque all fasteners as specified in the applicable
exploded view.
Carry out a STEERING ALIGNMENT
detailed in this subsection.
TORQUE OFFSET RESET
Carry out a
DYNAMIC POWER STEERING
Refer to
tion.
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(P/N 293 550 010)
procedure as
procedure.
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Section 07 CHASSIS
Subsection 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
TIE-ROD
NOTE: Use the same procedure for RH and LH
side.
Tie-Rod Removal
1. Place vehicle on jack stands and remove the ap-
plicable wheel.
2. Remove tie-rod end from steering knuckle by
removing:
– Cotter pin (discard)
– Retaining nut
– Hardened washers.
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TIE ROD AT STEERING KNUCKLE
1. Cotter pin
2. Retaining nut
3. Hardened washers
3. If completely removing tie-rod from vehicle, re-
peat previous step at pitman arm.
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TYPICAL
1. Steering column
2. Pitman arm
3. Tie-rod end
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