Can-Am DS 450 2008, Shop Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Threadlocker
Uncovered Holes (bolts and nuts)
A00A3LA
1
2
1. Apply here
2. Do not apply
Clean threads (bolt and nut) with solvent.
Apply Loctite Primer N (P/N 293 800 041) on
threads and allow to dry.
Choose proper strength Loctite threadlocker.
Fit bolt in the hole.
Apply a few drops of threadlocker at proposed
tightened nut engagement area.
Position nut and tighten as required.
Blind Holes
1
2
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1. On screw threads
2. On hole threads
Clean threads (screw and hole) with solvent.
Apply Loctite Primer N (P/N 293 800 041) on
threads (screw and nut) and allow to dry for 30
seconds.
Choose proper strength Loctite threadlocker.
Apply 2 or 3 drops along the threaded hole.
NOTE: To avoid a hydro lock situation, do not apply
too much Loctite.
Apply several drops on screw threads.
Tighten as required.
Stud in Blind Holes
2
1
3
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1. On stud threads
2. On hole threads
3. Onto nut threads
Clean threads (stud and hole) with solvent.
Apply Loctite Primer N (P/N 293 800 041) on
threads and allow to dry.
Put 2 or 3 drops of proper strength Loctite thread-
locker along the threaded hole.
NOTE: To avoid a hydro lock situation, do not apply
too much Loctite.
Apply several drops of proper strength Loctite on
stud threads.
Install stud.
Install cover, etc.
Apply drops of proper strength Loctite on uncov-
ered threads.
Tighten nuts as required.
Preassembled Parts
A00A3OA
1
2
1. Apply here
2. Do not apply
Clean bolts and nuts with solvent.
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