Can-Am 2010 DPS, Technical Manual

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Section 01 TECHNICAL MANUAL
Subsection 01 (DYNAMIC POWER STEERING (DPS))
If total shim thickness exceeds 4 mm (.157 in),
carry out the following:
– Re-measure the distance between steering
column and support. Ensure the forward end
of the tool is in the center of the steering col-
umn, and the rearward end does not protrude
through the notch in the support.
– Check steering column support and frame to
ensure they are not bent, twisted or damaged
in any way.
– Check machined flat mounting surface on new
DPS.
– Compare old and new DPS units.
– Ensure the 4 DPS mounting screws and
the steering column pinch bolt are properly
torqued.
14. Insert appropriate shim(s) between the rear
half bushing and the steering column support.
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1. Insert required shim(s) here
15. As you hold each elastic nut with a wrench,
torque the hexagonal SCREWS retaining the
steering column to 38 N•m (28 lbf•ft).
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Step 1: Hold elastic nuts with wrench (not illustrated)
Step 2: Apply specified torque to hexagonal screws
NOTE: If torque is applied to elastic nuts in-
stead of hexagonal screw head, use 24.5 N•m
(18 lbf•ft).
16. Install hardware on LH and RH tie rods on pit-
man arm. Follow parts assembly sequence as
in following illustration.
17. Torque tie rod end retaining nuts to 72 N•m
(53 lbf•ft).
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1. Hardened steel washers (one each side of pitman arm)
2. Tie rod end retaining nut (torque applied)
3. NEW cotter pin installed
18. Turn handlebar fully to each side and check for
proper contact between pitman arm and pit-
man arm frame stops (both sides).
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TYPICAL - LH ILLUSTRATED
1. Pitman arm
2. Contact point with frame stop
NOTE: Contact between pitman arm and pitman
arm stops must be checked with vehicle weight
on wheels.
19. Perform a STEERING ALIGNMENT as de-
scribed in the applicable Shop Manual sub-
section.
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