BRP Can-Am Outlander 2015 Series Manual page 187

– Air/coolant escaping from cylinder/head means
damaged gasket(s) and/or loosened screws
– Air escaping into crankcase area means exces-
sively worn cylinder and/or broken piston rings
– Air/oil escaping from crankcase means dam-
aged gasket and/or loosened screws (refer to
BOTTOM END subsection).
NOTE: For all the checkpoints mentioned above,
see the appropriate engine section to diagnose
and repair the engine.
Reassembly
Reverse the preparation procedure. Ensure to
respect torque values and use of appropriate
products/lubricants. Refer to exploded views in
other subsections of this manual as required.
PROCEDURES
VALVE COVER
Valve Cover Access
Front Cylinder
BODY
Refer to and remove:
– RH side panel
– Rear part of RH inner fender (Outlander series).
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OUTLANDER SERIES ONLY
1. Remove
Rear Cylinder
BODY
Refer to and remove:
– RH side panel
– LH side panel.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Refer to
pipe.
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and remove exhaust
Subsection XX (TOP END)
Valve Cover Removal
Remove valve cover screws.
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TYPICAL — FRONT CYLINDER SHOWN
1. Valve cover screws
2. Valve cover
Remove valve cover and gasket.
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1. Valve cover
2. Gasket
Valve Cover Inspection
Check the gasket on the valve cover if it is brittle,
cracked or hard. If so, replace the gasket.
Valve Cover Installation
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
However, pay attention to the following.
Tighten valve cover retaining screws to specified
torque in a criss-cross sequence.
VALVE COVER RETAINING SCREWS
Tightening Torque
1
7 N•m ± 0.8 N•m
(62 lbf•in ± 7 lbf•in)
7