Can-Am DS 450 2008, Shop Manual

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Section 08 CHASSIS
Subsection 03 (FRONT SUSPENSION)
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LOWER ARM
1. Grease fittings
PROCEDURES
SHOCK ABSORBER
Shock Absorber Removal
Lift the front of vehicle.
NOTE: Lift up vehicle high enough to have the
wheel off the ground.
Unscrew shock absorber bolts.
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1. Upper shock absorber bolt
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1. Lower shock absorber bolt
2. Lower suspension arm
Remove shock absorber from vehicle.
Shock Absorber Disassembly
Loosen the top locking ring.
Unscrew adjusting ring.
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1. Locking ring
2. Adjusting ring
At the bottom of shock absorber, remove spring
stopper and rod protector.
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1. Spring stopper
2. Rod protector
Remove spring.
Shock Absorber Inspection
Inspect the spring for damage. Replace if neces-
sary.
Inspect shock for oil leakage. Extend and com-
press the piston several times over its entire
stroke.
Check piston rod for excessive wear or pitting.
To inspect shock operation, or if suspecting an in-
ternal leak between oil chamber and gas chamber,
check shock as follows:
Install shock in a vise clamping on its bottom eye-
let with its rod upward. Verify the compression
stroke when the rod is fully extended.
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