BRP Can-Am Outlander 2015 Series Manual page 559

Subsection XX (REAR DRIVE)
– Ring gear
– Housing.
As a preliminary setup, install shims according to
the following table.
RECOMMENDED SHIM THICKNESS
PINION GEAR 1.67 mm ± 0.04 mm
(1)
BACKLASH
(as a preliminary adjustment)
PRELOAD
(1)
The pinion gear shim thickness (no. 8) should
never be altered. Any adjustment should be
done on preload and/or backlash shims (no. 8 and
no. 13).
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1. Backlash side
2. Preload side
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1. Backlash shim
12
(.066 in ± .002 in)
0.5 mm (.02 in)
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1. Preload shim
Prior to finalizing assembly, proceed in this order:
– Temporarily assemble final drive using recom-
mended torques.
– Do not apply thread locker product.
– Do not install a new pinion nut.
– Check backlash.
– Check preload.
Ring Gear
For the assembly, reverse the removal procedure.
Pay attention to the following.
Check condition of seal no. 10. Replace if dam-
aged.
Install new bearings no. 11.
Tighten final drive housing screws no. 1.
PART
Final drive housing
screws
Pinion Gear
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Pay at-
tention to the following.
Replace the O-ring no. 13.
Install the shim(s) no. 8 then a new ball bearing
no. 6.
TORQUE
32.5 N•m ± 3.5 N•m
(24 lbf•ft ± 3 lbf•ft)
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