Wheel Bearings; Knuckle Removal - BRP Cam-am Outlander 6x6 DPS 2015 Manual

WHEEL BEARINGS

Wheel Bearing Inspection
(Maintenance)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCE-
Refer to
DURES
subsection.
Wheel Bearing Inspection (During
Component Removal)
Whenever the drive axle or knuckle is removed,
check if wheel bearing turns freely and smoothly.
Replace if necessary.
Wheel Bearing Removal
1. Remove knuckle from vehicle,

KNUCKLE REMOVAL

2. Remove the circlip.
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TYPICAL
1. Circlip
3. Install knuckle on a press.
4. Remove bearing from knuckle using an appro-
priate bearing remover.
vmr2015-141
refer to
in this subsection.
Section 07 CHASSIS
Subsection 02 (STEERING SYSTEM)
tmr2011-034-109
TYPICAL
NOTE: It may be necessary to heat the knuckle to
remove bearing.
WARNING
Clean all grease from outside and inside of
knuckle before heating it.
Wheel Bearing Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure. However, pay attention to the following.
To ease wheel bearing installation:
– Place bearing in a freezer for 10 minutes.
– Place knuckle in oven to 100°C (212°F) for
30 minutes maximum.
When knuckle is cooled down, install NEW circlip.
PITMAN ARM (WITH A DPS)
DYNAMIC POWER STEERING (DPS)
Refer to
subsection.
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