BRP Cam-am Outlander 6x6 DPS 2015 Manual page 41

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TIGHTENING SEQUENCE
Wheel Bearing Inspection
1. Safely lift and support the front of vehicle.
2. Hold wheel by the top and the bottom and try
to move it by pulling and push alternately with
both hands. Check for any play.
3. If there is any looseness detected, replace the
wheel bearing. refer to
subsection.
NOTE: To properly locate play during this inspec-
tion, be sure to check other components for wear
or looseness (ball joints, suspension pivots, etc).
If necessary repair or replace all defective parts
before checking the wheel bearing condition. Be
careful not to misinterpret a loose ball joint as a
loose wheel bearing.
STEERING SYSTEM
Steering System Inspection
Steering Column
Turn and move steering column back and forth to
detect any abnormal play.
If abnormal play is detected, inspect upper and
lower steering column half bushings. Replace
halve bushings and O rings as necessary, refer to
STEERING SYSTEM
subsection.
If steering column feels stiff, refer to
COLUMN HALF BUSHING CLEANING AND LU-
BRICATION
in this subsection.
Tie-Rod End
Check tie-rod end ball joint for:
– Damage
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Subsection 03 (PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (650))
STEERING SYSTEM
STEERING
Section 01 MAINTENANCE
– Pitting
– Abnormal play.
Replace if necessary.
Steering Column Half Bushing
Cleaning and Lubrication
Clean, inspect and lubricate upper and lower
steering column half bushings and O rings. Refer
STEERING SYSTEM
to
SUSPENSION
Shock Absorber Inspection
Check shock absorber for any leaks, replace if nec-
essary.
Check shock absorber for abnormal play:
– Front to back
– Up and down.
If any play is detected, replace shock absorber
REAR SUSPENSION
bushings. Refer to
tion.
Front Suspension Arm Lubrication
Lubricate suspension arm at grease fittings.
SUSPENSION ARM LUBRICATION
SUSPENSION GREASE (P/N 293 550 033)
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TYPICAL
1. Grease fittings
subsection.
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