BRP Can-Am Outlander 2015 Series Manual page 239

Subsection XX (BOTTOM END)
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1. Half plain bearing of connecting rod big end
2. Mating surface of the connecting rod
3. Joining surface of plain bearing in line with connecting rod
groove
Oil the plain bearing surface of the connecting rod
and crankshaft pin before installation.
NOTICE
Lower cap and rod must match to-
gether since there is a cracked surface.
Oil NEW connecting rod screws.
Thread screws in the connecting rods, then
tighten as per following procedure.
NOTICE
Strictly adhere following instruc-
tions:
– Always use NEW connecting rod screws at fi-
nal assembly. They are not reusable.
– Do not apply any thread locker.
– The running direction of the big end bearings
and of the piston pins must not change.
– Always perform each step on both connecting
rod screws before going to the next step.
– Failure to strictly follow procedure may cause
connecting rod screws to loosen and lead to se-
vere engine damage.
REQUIRED TOOLS
Torque wrench
Angle torque wrench
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1
3
2
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1. Angle torque wrench
500 Engine
NEW connecting rods can be installed either way.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
650/800R Engine
NEW connecting rods can be installed either way.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
1000 Engine
NOTICE
There must be no gap between the small ends
when they face each other.
CONNECTING ROD SCREW TIGHTENING
SEQUENCE
Tighten to 1/2 of specified torque
Tighten to 12 N•m ± 1 N•m
(106 lbf•in ± 9 lbf•in)
Torque an additional 70 ± 5° turn using an
angle torque wrench
CONNECTING ROD SCREW TIGHTENING
SEQUENCE
Tighten to 1/2 of specified torque
Tighten to 20 N•m ± 2 N•m
(15 lbf•ft ± 1 lbf•ft)
Torque an additional 60 ± 5° turn using an
angle torque wrench
Connecting rods are asymmetrical.
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