BRP Cam-am Outlander 6x6 DPS 2015 Manual page 394

Section 07 CHASSIS
Subsection 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
Tie-Rod Inspection
Inspect tie-rod for straightness, cracks and other
damages. Replace as required.
Inspect tie-rod ends for wear or excessive play. If
excessive, replace the tie-rod end.
Tie-Rod Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure. However, pay attention to the following:
When installing a new tie-rod or tie-rod end, adjust
tie-rod to nominal length.
TIE-ROD NOMINAL LENGTH
Dimension "A" -
center to center
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NOMINAL LENGTH
1. Pitman arm side
2. Knuckle side
A. 416.4 mm (16-3/8 in)
TIE-ROD MAXIMUM UNENGAGED LENGTH
Dimension "A" - Shoulder
to tie rod end face
WARNING
Maximum tie-rod unengaged length must
not exceed specification. Both tie-rod ends
must be engaged equally.
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MAXIMUM TIE-ROD UNENGAGED LENGTH
A. 32 mm (1-1/4 in)
Install NEW cotter pins. Both ends of cotter pins
must be folded.
Check the steering alignment, refer to
ALIGNMENT
in this subsection.
Apply specified torques.
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KNUCKLE
Knuckle Removal
1. Safely lift and support the front of vehicle.
2. Remove front wheel.
3. Detach tie-rod end from knuckle, refer to
416.4 mm
(16-3/8 in)
4. Remove brake caliper, refer to
5. Remove wheel hub, refer to
32 mm (1-1/4 in)
6. Detach upper suspension arm from knuckle, re-
7. Detach lower suspension arm from knuckle, re-
8. Remove knuckle from vehicle.
Knuckle Inspection
Check knuckle for cracks or other damages. Re-
place if necessary.
Check if wheel bearing turns freely and smoothly.
See
Knuckle Installation
STEERING
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure.
Refer to applicable subsection.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Tie-rod lock nut
Tie rod end retaining nut
ROD END in this subsection.
tion.
subsection.
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fer to FRONT SUSPENSION
FRONT SUSPENSION
fer to
WHEEL BEARING
in this subsection.
34 N•m ± 2 N•m
(25 lbf•ft ± 1 lbf•ft)
72 N•m ± 7 N•m
(53 lbf•ft ± 5 lbf•ft)
TIE-
BRAKES
subsec-
FRONT DRIVE
.
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