AUSA M-50 x 4

ROTAX ENGINE WORKSHOP

MANUAL

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Subsection 01 (TABLE OF CONTENTS)

TABLE OF CONTENTS 0
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................ 03-02-1
COOLING SYSTEM ........................................................................................................... 03-02-1
MAGNETO SYSTEM ......................................................................................................... 03-02-2
LUBRICATION.................................................................................................................... 03-02-4
CYLINDER AND HEAD ...................................................................................................... 03-02-6
CRANKSHAFT AND BALANCER SHAFT.......................................................................... 03-02-7
GEARBOX .......................................................................................................................... 03-02-7
REWIND STARTER ............................................................................................................ 03-02-9
CVT ..................................................................................................................................... 03-02-10
ENGINE GENERAL ............................................................................................................ 03-02-15

LEAK TEST ............................................................................................................................. 03-03-1

GENERAL VERIFICATION ................................................................................................. 03-03-1
LEAK TEST PROCEDURE .................................................................................................. 03-03-1
PREPARATION AND TEST................................................................................................ 03-03-1
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................. 03-03-3

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 03-04-1

GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 03-04-3
ENGINE REMOVAL ........................................................................................................... 03-04-3
ENGINE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................... 03-04-8
ANTI-VIBRATION SYSTEM............................................................................................... 03-04-9
EXHAUST SYSTEM .......................................................................................................... 03-04-9
SHIFTING SYSTEM............................................................................................................ 03-04-10

COOLING SYSTEM ............................................................................................................... 03-05-1

WATER PUMP.................................................................................................................... 03-05-1
COOLING SYSTEM ........................................................................................................... 03-05-2
GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 03-05-3
COOLING SYSTEM LEAK TEST ....................................................................................... 03-05-3
INSPECTION ...................................................................................................................... 03-05-3
DRAINING THE SYSTEM .................................................................................................. 03-05-4
COOLANT REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................... 03-05-4
THERMOSTAT ................................................................................................................... 03-05-5
WATER TEMPERATURE SWITCH..................................................................................... 03-05-6
WATER PUMP HOUSING ................................................................................................. 03-05-6
WATER PUMP IMPELLER ................................................................................................. 03-05-7
WATER PUMP SHAFT ....................................................................................................... 03-05-7
PRESSURE CAP ................................................................................................................. 03-05-10
RADIATOR ......................................................................................................................... 03-05-10
COOLANT TANK ............................................................................................................... 03-05-11

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COOLING FAN.................................................................................................................... 03-05-11

TEMPERATURE SENDER .................................................................................................. 03-05-12

REWIND STARTER ................................................................................................................. 03-06-1

GENERAL............................................................................................................................ 03-06-2
REWIND STARTER............................................................................................................. 03-06-2
STARTING PULLEY............................................................................................................ 03-06-5

MAGNETO SYSTEM .............................................................................................................. 03-07-1

GENERAL............................................................................................................................ 03-07-2
MAGNETO HOUSING COVER........................................................................................... 03-07-2
OIL SEAL............................................................................................................................. 03-07-4
STATOR .............................................................................................................................. 03-07-5
CPS (Crankshaft Position Sensor) .................................................................................... 03-07-6
ROTOR ................................................................................................................................ 03-07-6

LUBRICATION SYSTEM......................................................................................................... 03-08-1

GENERAL............................................................................................................................ 03-08-2
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TEST .......................................................................................... 03-08-2
OIL CHANGE....................................................................................................................... 03-08-3
OIL FILTER .......................................................................................................................... 03-08-3
OIL STRAINER .................................................................................................................... 03-08-4
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE REGULATOR ............................................................................. 03-08-6
OIL PUMP ........................................................................................................................... 03-08-6

CYLINDER AND HEAD ........................................................................................................... 03-09-1

GENERAL............................................................................................................................ 03-09-3
SPARK PLUG ...................................................................................................................... 03-09-3
THERMOSTAT.................................................................................................................... 03-09-3
VALVE COVER .................................................................................................................... 03-09-4
VALVE ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................................... 03-09-4
CHAIN TENSIONER............................................................................................................ 03-09-5
CHAIN TENSIONER HOUSING.......................................................................................... 03-09-5
DECOMPRESSOR............................................................................................................... 03-09-6
CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR................................................................................................ 03-09-8
ROCKER ARM..................................................................................................................... 03-09-9
TIMING CHAIN ................................................................................................................... 03-09-11
CYLINDER HEAD ................................................................................................................ 03-09-11
CAMSHAFT......................................................................................................................... 03-09-13
VALVE SPRING................................................................................................................... 03-09-14
VALVE ................................................................................................................................. 03-09-16
VALVE GUIDE PROCEDURE .............................................................................................. 03-09-18
CYLINDER ........................................................................................................................... 03-09-19
PISTON ............................................................................................................................... 03-09-21
PISTON RINGS ................................................................................................................... 03-09-24

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CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER SHAFT ...................................................................................... 03-10-1

CRANKCASE ...................................................................................................................... 03-10-1
CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER SHAFT .................................................................................. 03-10-2
GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 03-10-3
CRANKSHAFT LOCKING PROCEDURE............................................................................ 03-10-3
TIMING CHAIN .................................................................................................................. 03-10-4
TIMING CHAIN GUIDE ...................................................................................................... 03-10-5
CRANKCASE ...................................................................................................................... 03-10-5
BALANCER SHAFT ............................................................................................................ 03-10-9
CRANKSHAFT.................................................................................................................... 03-10-10

GEARBOX .............................................................................................................................. 03-11-1

OUTPUT SHAFT AND TRANSMISSION .......................................................................... 03-11-1
CRANKCASE ...................................................................................................................... 03-11-2
GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 03-11-3
OIL SEALS.......................................................................................................................... 03-11-3
OUTPUT SHAFT ................................................................................................................ 03-11-3
CRANKCASE ...................................................................................................................... 03-11-6
GEARBOX .......................................................................................................................... 03-11-12
SHIFTING INDICATOR SWITCH ....................................................................................... 03-11-21
STARTER DRIVE PINION .................................................................................................. 03-11-22

CVT ......................................................................................................................................... 03-12-1

GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 03-12-2
BELT REPLACEMENT............................................................................................................... 03-12-2
DRIVE PULLEY ................................................................................................................... 03-12-3
DRIVEN PULLEY ....................................................................................................................... 03-12-10

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TROUBLESHOOTING 0
The following charts are provided to help in diagnosing the probable source of troubles. It should be used
as a guideline. This section pertains to engine mechanical components only. Some related problems can
come from other systems such as ignition system, fuel system, etc. and have an impact on the engine.
Ensure to check the other systems prior to concluding that the engine is in fault.

COOLING SYSTEM
SYMPTOM HIGH ENGINE OPERATING TEMPERATURE.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.

Test/Inspection 1. Check coolant level.
a. Coolant less than recommended level.
Refill.
2. Check temperature sensor for electrical/mechanical failure.
a. Temperature sensor defective.
Replace.
3. Check thermostat.
a. Thermostat defective.
Replace.
4. Check gasket(s) underneath water pump cover.
a. Leakage in water pump cover area.
Retighten screws and/or replace gasket.
5. Check leak indicator hole (water pump housing area MAG side) if coolant leaks.
a. Coolant leaking from leak indicator hole means a damaged rotary seal inside mag-
neto cover.
Replace both rotary seal and oil seal (refer to COOLING SYSTEM and MAGNETO
SYSTEM).
6. Check coolant bleeding screw on thermostat housing.
a. Screw is loosed/missing and/or gasket ring is missing/broken.
Retighten/add screw and replace gasket ring.
7. Check condition of hoses and hose clamps fixation.
a. Hoses are brittle and/or hard.
Replace.
b. Hose clamps are loose.
Retighten clamps.
8. Check condition of impeller located on the water pump shaft.
a. Impeller wings broken and/or impeller thread is damaged.
Replace.
9. Check coolant drain screw on water pump housing MAG side (marked “Drain”).
a. Copper ring on drain screw leaks.
Retighten screw and/or replace copper gasket ring.

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SYMPTOM HIGH ENGINE OPERATING TEMPERATURE.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.

Test/Inspection 10. Check cooling fan and connection.
a. Fan motor faulty.
Replace.
b. Wire harness is brittle or hard (no connection).
Replace.
11. Check cylinder head and/or cylinder base gasket.
a. Worn out gasket(s) is (are) causing water leakage.
Replace gasket(s) and refill with coolant and oil (refer to COOLING/LUBRICATION
SYSTEM and TECHNICAL DATA).
12. Check intermediate gear(s) behind magneto cover.
a. Worn out and/or broken gear(s) is (are) causing less coolant supply.
Replace worn out and/or broken gear(s) (refer to LUBRICATION/MAGNETO SYSTEM).
13. Check radiator fan switch and fuse 20A.
a. Faulty fan switch and/or faulty fuse.
Replace defective part(s).
14. Check radiator condition for leakage.
a. Radiator cracked or deformed.
Replace radiator.
15. Check mud/dust in radiator fins.
a. Radiator fin obstructed, hard air cooling.
Clean radiator fins
16. Check if water pump shaft is seized.
a. Water pump shaft does not turn.
Replace defective part(s).

MAGNETO SYSTEM
SYMPTOM NO SPARK.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check engine stop switch position.
a. Engine stop switch is in OFF position.
Place engine stop switch to RUN position.
2. Check battery.
a. Battery shows less power.
Reload battery.
b. Battery has electrical failure.
Replace battery.
3. Check condition of fuse(s).
a. Faulty fuse(s).
Replace.

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SYMPTOM NO SPARK.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 4. Check spark plug electrode condition.
a. Gap is too big.
Readjust gap (refer to TECHNICAL DATA).
b. Spark plug condition is bad.
Diagnose spark plug condition and replace it (refer to IGNITION SYSTEM).
5. Check spark plug cable and ignition wire.
a. Cable and/or ignition wire is (are) damaged and/or shows electrical failure.
Replace damaged part(s).
6. Check ignition coil for damage and/or electrical failure.
a. Ignition coil damaged and/or resistance value out of specification
(refer to TECHNICAL DATA).
Replace ignition coil.
b. Connector is corroded or ignition coil shows electrical failure.
Clean connector area and/or replace ignition coil.
c. Wire harness is brittle or hard (no connection).
Replace.
7. Check CPS (crankshaft position sensor) for damage and/or electrical failure.
a. Sensor shows electrical failure and/or damages.
Replace CPS.
b. Connector is corroded.
Clean and reconnect.
c. Resistance value is out of specification (refer to TECHNICAL DATA).
Replace CPS.
8. Check wire harness for cracks or other damages.
a. Harness shows electrical failure and/or other damages.
Replace wire harness and/or damaged wire section.
9. Check magneto for damage and/or electrical failure.
a. Radial position of rotor wrong due to a broken woodruff key.
Replace woodruff key.
b. Connector on magneto is damaged and/or has electrical failure.
Repair and clean contacts of connector.
c. Coating on stator winding is damaged.
Replace magneto.
d. Resistance value is out of specification (refer to TECHNICAL DATA).
Replace magneto.
10. Check electronic module.
a. Module shows electrical failure or damages.
Replace electronic module.
b. Connectors are corroded.
Clean and reconnect.
c. Electronic module has bad ground to the vehicle frame.
Clean metal surface for good ground.

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LUBRICATION
SYMPTOM LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE/HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check oil level and search for leakage on crankcase and/or defective seals.
a. Crankcase is leaking due to damage.
Rebuild engine with new crankcase and gasket parts. Use a high quality oil
(refer to TECHNICAL DATA).
b. Crankcase is leaking due to loose screws.
Retighten screws with recommended torque.
c. Sealing rings, O-rings and/or gaskets are brittle and/or hard or damaged.
Replace damaged parts.
d. Piston rings worn out (blue-colored engine exhaust emission).
Replace piston rings (refer to CYLINDER AND HEAD).
e. Piston rings are broken (low compression and blue-colored engine exhaust emission).
Replace piston rings (refer to CYLINDER AND HEAD).
f. Valve stem seal damaged and/or sealing lip is hard and/or brittle.
Replace all valve stem seals.
2. Check oil filter for contamination.
a. Oil filter clogged.
Replace oil filter and oil at the same time. Use a high quality oil
(refer to TECHNICAL DATA).
3. Check oil pressure regulator valve (spring) function.
a. Valve spring damaged (valve always open).
Replace spring.
b. Valve stays open in crankcase PTO due to contamination (metallic particles).
Clean and/or repair valve piston.
4. Check oil drain plug on engine bottom.
a. Plug is loosed and/or gasket ring is missing.
Retighten the plug and/or place gasket ring.
5. Check oil strainer on engine bottom.
a. Screw(s) is (are) loosed and/or gasket is damaged, brittle or hard.
Retighten screw and/or replace gasket.
b. Oil strainer is clogged due to contamination.
Clean or replace strainer and diagnose causes. Replace possible damaged parts.
Use high quality oil (refer to TECHNICAL DATA).
6. Check leak indicator hole for oil leaks (water pump housing area MAG side).
a. Oil leaking from leak indicator hole means a damaged oil seal inside magneto cover
on water pump shaft.
Replace both rotary seal and oil seal
(refer to COOLING SYSTEM and MAGNETO SYSTEM).
7. Check oil pressure switch function.
a. Oil pressure switch damaged.
Replace oil pressure switch.

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SYMPTOM LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE/HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 8. Check oil orifice(s) on the oil pump suction side.
a. Oil orifice(s) is (are) clogged.
Clean from contamination. Replace oil and oil filter if necessary
(refer to MAINTENANCE or LUBRICATION).
9. Check oil pump operation.
a. Oil pump rotor is out of wear limit.
Replace oil pump shaft (refer to LUBRICATION).
b. Oil pump seized due to oil leakage and/or air inclusion.
Replace oil pump (refer to LUBRICATION).
c. Gears driving oil pump are broken or damaged.
Replace gears.
d. Incorrect oil being used.
Use a high quality oil (refer to TECHNICAL DATA).
10. Check plain bearings in crankcase for heavy wear.
a. Plain bearings out of specification (increased clearance).
Replace all plain bearings at the same time (refer to CRANKSHAFT).

SYMPTOM OIL CONTAMINATION (WHITE APPEARANCE).

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check leak indicator hole (water pump housing area MAG side) if water and oil
leaks.
a. Leakage of oil/water mixture from leak indicator hole means damaged oil seal and
rotary seal inside magneto cover on water pump shaft.
Replace both rotary seal and oil seal and refill with recommended oil and/or coolant
(refer to COOLING SYSTEM and MAGNETO SYSTEM).
2. Check cylinder head and/or cylinder base gasket.
a. Gasket damaged or leaking.
Retighten cylinder head with recommended torque and/or replace gasket.
3. Check screws for torque.
a. Screws not fixed.
Retighten screws with recommended torque and/or replace oil.
4. Check oil for particles (may indicate possible damages inside the engine).
a. Oil contamination due to metal or plastic particles.
Replace possibly damaged parts. Use a high quality oil (refer to TECHNICAL DATA).

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CYLINDER AND HEAD

SYMPTOM UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION IN IDLE SPEED.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check operation of decompressor located on camshaft.
a. Decompressor shaft stucks and/or torsion spring is damaged.
Replace spring and/or decompressor mechanism.
b. Loose camshaft gear.
Retighten camshaft gear (refer to CYLINDER AND HEAD).
2. Check chain tensioner operation.
a. Faulty chain tensioner.
Replace spring and/or mechanism.
3. Check valve adjustment.
a. Intake and/or exhaust valves not adjusted correctly.
Adjust valves.

SYMPTOM UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION WHILE OPERATING.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check items 1 and 2 of UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE AND/OR VIBRATION IN IDLE
SPEED.
2. Check noise coming from cylinder head area.
a. Check valve clearance.
Readjust valve clearance and/or replace defective part(s).
b. Chain guide worn out.
Replace chain guide.
c. Stretched chain and/or worn out sprocket.
Replace chain and sprocket at the same time.
d. Sprocket screw got loose.
Retighten screw with recommended torque.
e. Rocker arm(s) is (are) worn out (valve adjustment).
Readjust valve clearance and/or replace rocker arm(s).
f. Thrust washer(s) on rocker arm shaft is (are) missing.
Fit thrust washer(s) (refer to CYLINDER AND HEAD).

SYMPTOM OIL CONTAMINATION ON CYLINDER AND/OR HEAD.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check screws for torque.
a. Loose screws.
Retighten screws with recommended torque.
b. Gaskets are brittle, hard, worn out or damaged.
Replace damaged gasket(s).

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CRANKSHAFT AND BALANCER SHAFT

SYMPTOM UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE AND/OR VIBRATIONS.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check for possible plain bearing failure.
a. Oil pressure is out of specified values.
Replace damaged parts (refer to LUBRICATION).
b. Connecting rod small end bearing is damaged and/or out of specification.
Replace damaged and/or worn out part(s).
c. Connecting rod big end clearance is out of specification.
Replace damaged and/or worn out part(s).
d. Crankshaft plain bearing MAG/PTO side is damaged and/or out of specification.
Replace crankshaft and plain bearing MAG/PTO at the same time
(refer to CRANKSHAFT).
2. Check ball bearing(s) on balancer shaft end(s).
a. Ball bearing(s) do(es) not move freely.
Replace bearing(s).
3. Check that mark on balancer shaft is aligned with crankshaft position mark.
a. Mark on balancer shaft and crankshaft are not aligned.
Readjust position of balancer shaft and crankshaft
(refer to CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER SHAFT).

GEARBOX
SYMPTOM UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE AND/OR VIBRATIONS.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check oil level in engine.
a. Oil leakage from engine.
Replace damaged gasket(s) and/or oil seal(s), torque screws and refill with oil up
to specified level (refer to TECHNICAL DATA).
2. Check bearings in the gearbox for free movement.
a. Bearing(s) do(es) not move freely.
Replace bearing(s).

3. Check for knocking noise.

a. Tooth of gears are damaged and/or worn.
Replace respective gears.

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SYMPTOM GEAR INDICATION FAILS.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check wire harness connector pins (gear indicator) and/or electronical system.
a. Connector pins are corroded and/or damaged.
Clean connector and/or replace wire harness if damaged.
b. Electronical system failed and/or damaged.
Repair and/or replace damaged part(s).
2. Check contact screws on PTO side (behind CVT driven pulley) for damage
and/or wear.
a. Shifting indicator switch(es) pin(s) is (are) worn and/or damaged.
Replace shifting indicator switch(es).
b. Contact(s) is (are) corroded and/or contact screw for wire harness got loose.
Clean contact surface and retighten contact screw(s) with recommended torque.
c. Wire harness has broken cables.
Replace wire harness.

SYMPTOM GEAR(S) IS (ARE) HARD TO SHIFT.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check shift shaft spline and/or shift forks for wear and/or damages.
a. Shift shaft is worn out and/or shows damaged splines.
Replace shift shaft.
b. Shift drum track(s) and/or splines is (are) worn out or damaged.
Replace shift drum and damaged part(s).
c. Shift fork(s) is (are) worn out and/or engagement pins are damaged.
Replace shift fork(s).
d. Shift fork(s) is (are) worn out and/or fork(s) is (are) damaged.
Replace shift fork(s).
e. Shift gear(s) is (are) worn out.
Replace shift gear(s).
f. Shifting indicator switch(es) pin(s) is (are) worn out (no roundings on top of pin).
Replace shifting indicator switch(es).
2. Check engine idle speed (choke in use).
a. Idle speed is too high (CVT starts to work).
Adjust idle speed.
b. Choke is in use and increases the engine RPM.
Release choke.
3. Check CVT one way clutch on drive pulley.
a. CVT one way clutch was not lubricated correctly.
Lubricate CVT one way clutch (refer to CVT).
b. CVT one way clutch is worn out or damaged.
Replace defective part(s) (refer to CVT).

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SYMPTOM GEAR(S) IS (ARE) HARD TO SHIFT.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 4. Check transmission lever and connecting rod.
a. Ball joint and/or ball joint nut is (are) loose.
Retighten or replace the ball joint.
5. Check spring on shifter plate.
a. Broken spring.
Replace the spring.
6. Check for any mud intrusion.s
a. CVT parts dirty.
Clean all CVT parts.

REWIND STARTER
SYMPTOM REWIND STARTER ROPE DOES NOT REWIND.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check rewind spring.
a. Broken spring.
Replace spring (refer to REWIND STARTER).

SYMPTOM REWIND STARTER PAWL DOES NOT ENGAGE.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check stop spring.
a. Broken stop spring.
Replace.
2. Check pawl and pawl lock.
a. Pawl and pawl lock are stuck together because of heat.
Replace.
3. Check pawl and rope sheaves.
a. Pawl and rope sheaves are stuck together because of heat.
Replace.

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CVT
SYMPTOM THE ATV ACCELERATES SLOWLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS STOPPED.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check drive belt condition.
a. Belt is too narrow (drive belt engagement is higher in drive pulley).
Replace belt if width is less than specified (refer to CVT and/or TECHNICAL DATA).
2. Check roller(s) on governor cup and/or lever condition on drive pulley sliding
half.
a. Roller(s) is (are) worn and/or damaged (refer to CVT).
Replace governor cup assembly.
b. Lever(s) on drive pulley sliding half is (are) worn and/or damaged (refer to CVT).
Replace all levers at the same time (lever kit).
3. Check drive pulley sliding half for free axial movement.
a. Sliding half is stuck (refer to CVT).
Replace damaged part(s).
4. Check condition of drive/driven pulley spring.
a. Drive pulley spring tension is too smooth and/or damaged (refer to CVT).
Replace spring.
b. Driven pulley spring tension is too stiff (refer to CVT).
Replace spring.
5. Check carburator adjustment and/or high altitude calibration.
a. Carburator is not adjusted according to specified values and/or high altitude calibration.
Readjust carburator.
6. Check engine condition.
a. Low engine compression.
Replace defective part(s).
7. Check ignition condition.
a. Faulty spark plug.
Install new spark plug(s).
8. Check valve adjustment.
a. Intake and/or exhaust valves are not adjusted correctly.
Adjust valves.
9. Check differentials operation.
a. Vehicle on Neutral is hard to move.
Repair or replace defective part(s).

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SYMPTOM ENGINE MAXIMUM RPM IS TOO HIGH AND TOP SPEED IS NOT REACHED.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check items 1 to 3 of THE ATV ACCELERATES SLOWLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT
IS STOPPED.
2. Check drive/driven pulley spring tension.
a. Drive pulley spring tension is too stiff.
Replace spring (recommended Bombardier spring).
b. Driven pulley spring tension is too smooth and/or damaged (refer to CVT).
Replace spring.
3. Check drive/driven pulley area for contamination and/or water intrusion.
a. CVT area is contaminated with water, dirt or oil.
Clean CVT system and replace damaged part(s).

SYMPTOM DRIVE PULLEY NOISE IN IDLE SPEED.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check slider shoes (drive pulley).
a. Worn slider shoes (increased clearance between governor cup and drive pulley
sliding half).
Replace all slider shoes at the same time (slider shoes kit).
2. Check driven pulley sliding mechanism (between driven pulley outer and inner
half).
a. Mechanism is stucked and/or damaged.
Replace driven pulley assembly.
3. Check roller(s) and/or levers for wear (located on sliding half of drive pulley).
a. Roller(s) on governor cup is (are) worn out and/or damaged (refer to CVT).
Replace governor cup assembly.
b. Lever(s) on drive pulley sliding half is (are) worn out and/or damaged (refer to CVT).
Replace all levers at the same time (lever kit).
4. Check drive pulley screw for torque.
a. Loose screw.
Retighten screw with recommended torque.
5. Check one-way clutch condition on drive pulley sliding half.
a. Bearing(s) do(es) not move freely.
Replace damaged part(s) and lubricate inside of one-way clutch (refer to CVT).
b. Spring sleeve(s) inside one-way clutch is (are) worn out.
Replace both sleeves and springs and lubricate inside of one-way clutch
(refer to CVT).
c. Spring(s) inside one-way clutch is (are) worn out.
Replace both pins and springs and lubricate inside of one-way clutch (refer to CVT).

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SYMPTOM DRIVE PULLEY NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING/DECELERATING.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check items 1 to 5 of DRIVE PULLEY NOISE IN IDLE SPEED.
2. Check if belt runs in dry conditions.
a. Drive pulley area is wet/contaminated due to water/dirt intrusion.
Clean driven pulley area and/or drain water out of CVT cover.
3. Check drive/driven pulley screw for torque.
a. Loose screw on drive and/or driven pulley.
Retighten screw with recommended torque.
4. Check cam and driven pulley fixed half for wear.
a. Cam and/or drive pulley fixed half out of wear limit and/or damaged.
Replace damaged part(s).
5. Check torque gear fixed in driven pulley sliding half for wear.
a. Torque gear out of wear limit and/or damaged.
Replace torque gear (refer to CVT).
6. Check for foreign particles in CVT area (stones, dirt, etc.).
a. Small particles damaged belt and/or pulley surface(s).
Clean system and replace damaged parts (refer to CVT).

SYMPTOM VIBRATIONS ORIGINATING FROM DRIVE PULLEY.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check tightening torque of drive pulley nut.
a. Moving sliding half.
Retighten nut.
2. Check fixed half bushings.
a. Excessive gap between bushings and fixed half shaft, thus restraining sliding half
movements.
Replace fixed half assembly.
3. Check starter ring gear condition.
a. Starter ring gear loosened.
Retighten ring gear and/or mount it in original position (balanced system).
4. Check if slider shoes are present and/or placed in correct position.
a. Slider shoe(s) is (are) missing and/or damaged.
Replace all slider shoes at the same time (slider shoes kit).

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SYMPTOM VIBRATIONS ORIGINATING FROM DRIVEN PULLEY.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check fixed and sliding half bushings on driven pulley.
a. Excessive gap between bushings and CVT shaft, thus restraining sliding half
movements.
Replace fixed and/or sliding half of driven pulley, polish CVT shaft area with fine
emery cloth and wipe clean with a cloth.

SYMPTOM PULLEYS DO NOT DOWN/UP SHIFT PROPERLY.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check drive pulley bushings (cleanliness, wear, etc.).
a. Bushings stick to fixed half pulley shaft.
Clean or replace.
b. Spring seat sticks to sliding half pulley bushing.
Clean system and/or replace sliding half pulley.
c. One-way clutch does not operate properly.
Clean system and/or replace damaged part(s).
2. Check driven pulley spring tension.
a. Driven pulley spring tension is too weak and/or broken.
Replace.
b. Driven pulley cam is worn or damaged.
Replace.

SYMPTOM BELT GLAZED EXCESSIVELY OR HAVING BAKED APPEARANCE.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check if CVT air intake and/or outlet is clogged.
a. CVT area heats up due to contamination.
Clean air intake and/or outlet from contamination.
b. Fans located on drive pulley fixed half (underneath ring gear) are clogged.
Clean from contamination.
2. Check if pulley halves are clean.
a. Oil on pulley surfaces.
Clean pulley halves and replace belt.
b. Water intrusion in CVT area.
A00D0AY
Find root cause and repair. Drain water and replace belt.

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SYMPTOM BELT WORN EXCESSIVELY IN TOP WIDTH.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check drive belt width.
Considerable a. Considerable wear.
use Replace belt if narrower than specified (refer to CVT or TECHNICAL DATA).

2. Check drive belt identification number.

a. Improper belt angle (wrong type of belt).
Replace belt with an appropriate drive belt.

3. Check for localized belt wear caused by belt slippage.

New belt a. Localized wear.
A00D0BY
Replace belt.

SYMPTOM BELT DISINTEGRATION.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check drive belt identification number.
a. Excessive belt speed.
Using unspecified type of belt. Replace belt with proper type of belt
(refer to TECHNICAL DATA).
2. Check if pulley halves are clean.
a. Oil on pulley surfaces.
Clean pulley surfaces with fine emery cloth and wipe clean using Pulley Flange
Cleaner (P/N 413 711 809) and a cloth.
b. Drive/driven pulley halves are damaged through stones inside CVT area.
Clean pulley surfaces with fine emery cloth, wipe clean with a cloth or replace
A00DOEY drive/driven pulley halves and belt.

SYMPTOM FLEX CRACKS BETWEEN COGS.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check drive belt condition.
a. Considerable use, belt wearing out.
Replace.
b. Brittle belt condition through aging.
Replace belt.

A00D0GY

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ENGINE GENERAL
SYMPTOM ENGINE BACKFIRES.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check spark plug and/or electrical system.
a. Carbon accumulation caused by defective spark plug.
Clean carbon accumulation and replace spark plug.
b. Electrical system has failure.
Replace defective part(s).
2. Check leakage on intake manifold.
a. Air leak on intake system.
Retighten screws and/or replace intake manifold.
3. Check exhaust air leaking.
a. Exhaust gasket is leaking.
Retighten screws and/or replace exhaust gasket.
4. Check intake valve(s) for leaking.
a. Intake valve(s) is (are) leaking.
Repair or replace valve(s).
5. Check if fuel supply is insufficient at high RPM.
a. Fuel line is contaminated and/or bent (engine gets lean).
Clean and/or replace defective part(s).
6. Check carburation.
a. Faulty carburetor settings.
Adjust carburetor.

SYMPTOM ENGINE SUDDENLY TURNS OFF.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check spark plug cap contact and/or cable.
a. Spark plug cap loose.
Replug cap.
b. Spark plug cable melted and/or damaged.
Replace spark plug cable.
2. Check condition of spark plug (blue spark ideal).
a. Red, jumping spark means a damaged spark plug.
Replace spark plug with appropriate heat range (refer to TECHNICAL DATA).
b. Condition of spark plug.
Readjust carburator and/or replace spark plug.

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SYMPTOM ENGINE SUDDENLY TURNS OFF.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 3. Check fuel supply to engine intake.
a. Fuel valve is switched off.
Turn on fuel valve.
b. Run out of fuel.
Turn fuel valve to “RES” position and refill.
c. Poor quality and/or wrong fuel.
Clean from contamination and use appropriate fuel (refer to TECHNICAL DATA).
d. Carburetor contaminated.
Clean jets and carburetor float chamber from contamination.
e. Fuel line clogged and/or bent.
Clean fuel supply from contamination and/or replace defective part(s).
f. Fuel supply insufficient at high RPM.
Clean fuel supply from contamination.
4. Perform engine leak test. Refer to ENGINE LEAK TEST procedure. Check for
possible piston seizure.
a. Damaged head gasket and/or seal and/or leaking inlet/exhaust valve(s).
Replace and/or repair defective parts.
5. Piston seizure (piston ring(s) damaged and/or cylinder shows grooves).
a. Spark plug heat range is too low.
Replace damaged parts and install spark plug with appropriate heat range
(refer to TECHNICAL DATA).
b. Compression ratio is too high.
Install genuine parts.
c. Poor oil quality.
Use a high quality oil.
d. Leaks at air intake manifold (engine gets too lean).
Retighten screws or replace air intake manifold.
e. Contamination (like sand) through engine intake.
Replace defective part(s) and use new air filter.
6. Melted and/or perforated piston dome; melted section at ring end gap.
a. Spark plug heat range is too low.
Install recommended spark plug (refer to TECHNICAL DATA).
b. Coolant less than recommended level (engine gets too hot).
Repair cooling circuit and/or refill with recommended liquid.

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SYMPTOM ENGINE SUDDENLY TURNS OFF.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 7. Cracked or broken piston.
a. Cracked or broken piston due to excessive piston/cylinder clearance or engine
overreving.
Replace piston. Check piston/cylinder clearance (refer to CYLINDER AND HEAD).
8. Check connecting rod, crankshaft, rocker arm rollers movement.
a. Connecting rod failure due to lack of oil.
Repair and replace defective parts and use a high quality oil.
b. Crankshaft failure due to lack of oil.
Repair and replace defective parts and use a high quality oil.
c. Oil contamination due to clogged oil filter.
Replace oil filter and oil at the same time, replace defective part(s)
(refer to MAINTENANCE CHART).
9. Check valve springs exhaust/inlet.
a. Broken valve spring damages the cylinder head, valve(s), rocker arm(s)/piston.
Replace defective part(s) and do the valve adjustment.
10. Check for water intrusion through intake system into combustion chamber.
a. Water in intake system and/or combustion chamber.
Replace defective part(s).

SYMPTOM ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check items of ENGINE DOES NOT START — NO SPARK AT SPARK PLUG.
2. Check spark plug.
a. Inspect spark plug (no spark) or wrong spark plug gap.
Readjust gap and clean spark plug or replace.
3. Check for fuel on spark plug.
a. Flooded engine (spark plug wet when removed).
Do not overchoke. Remove wet spark plug, turn ignition switch to OFF and crank
engine several times. Install clean dry spark plug. Start engine following usual
starting procedure.
4. Check engine compression.
a. Insufficient engine compression.
Replace defective part(s) (ex.: piston, ring(s), etc.).
b. Valve seat worn and/or damaged.
Repair by performing valve guide procedure (refer to CYLINDER AND HEAD).
Readjust valve clearance.

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ENGINE DOES NOT OFFER MAXIMUM POWER AND/OR DOES NOT REACH
SYMPTOM
MAXIMUM OPERATING RPM.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check items of ENGINE SUDDENLY TURNS OFF.
2. Check air intake system.
a. Air filter is clogged due to contamination.
Replace air filter.
3. Check spark plug condition and/or gap.
a. Fouled spark plug or wrong spark plug gap.
Readjust gap and clean spark plug or replace.
4. Check spark plug type.
a. Improper spark plug heat range.
Install recommended spark plug (refer to TECHNICAL DATA).
5. Check engine compression and perform engine leak test. Refer to ENGINE LEAK
TEST procedure. Check for possible piston seizure.
a. Damaged head gasket and/or seal and/or leaking inlet/exhaust valve(s).
Replace and/or repair defective parts.
b. Worn piston and/or piston ring(s).
Replace (refer to CYLINDER AND HEAD).
6. Check for water in fuel (wrong fuel).
a. There is water in fuel or wrong fuel.
Drain fuel system, search for leakage and refill it with appropriate fuel.
7. Check drive belt/CVT condition.
a. Worn belt.
Replace belt if width is less than specified (refer to CVT).

SYMPTOM HIGH ENGINE OPERATING TEMPERATURE.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check if cooling system shows any failure (see COOLING SYSTEM).
a. System is leaking.
Repair and/or replace damaged part(s).
2. Check condition and heat range of spark plug.
a. Melted spark plug tip or inadequate heat range.
Install recommended spark plug (refer to TECHNICAL DATA).
3. Check air inlet and outlet of the CVT cover.
a. Air circulation is clogged (overheating).
Clean air circulation from contamination.
b. Drive belt worn and/or damaged.
Replace belt with an appropriate drive belt (refer to TECHNICAL DATA).

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SYMPTOM STARTER TURNS, BUT ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK.

CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection 1. Check gear condition on electric starter.
a. Worn and/or damaged starter gear.
Replace electric starter and/or starter drive.
2. Check condition of starter pinion gear.
a. Worn and/or damaged starter pinion and/or ring gear.
Replace starter drive and/or drive pulley fixed half.
3. Check splines on starter drive.
a. Poor movement of pinion gear on splines.
Clean and/or replace starter drive.

SYMPTOM ENGINE DOES NOT START — NO SPARK AT SPARK PLUG (SEE MAGNETO SYSTEM).
CONDITION AT ENGINE CRANKING.
Test/Inspection 1. Verify spark plug condition.
a. Defective, improperly set, worn out, fouled.
Identify source of problem and correct. Replace spark plug.
2. Verify condition of ignition coil and resistance with an ohmmeter.
a. Mechanically damaged part. Vibration problem. Electrically damaged part.
Replace ignition coil.
3. Verify condition of CPS and resistance with an ohmmeter and connector condi-
tion.
a. Defective CPS. Corroded connector terminal.
Replace CPS. Clean terminals and apply silicone dielectric grease.
b. Mechanically damaged part. Vibration problem. Electrically damaged part.
Replace CPS and/or tighten mounting screw(s).
c. Metallic particles caused a short circuit between the soldered connections.
Clean CPS from metallic dust.
4. Check magneto for damage and/or electrical failure.
a. Windings of stator have electrical failure (no charging causes an empty battery).
Replace magneto.

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Subsection 03 (LEAK TEST)

LEAK TEST 0
GENERAL VERIFICATION Remove:
– LH side panel
Before performing the cylinder leak test, verify the
following: – radiator cap
– intake port/air filter contaminated (clogged) with – Inlet hose of CVT cover.
dirt, sand, etc. (leads to worn valves, piston Unplug and remove spark plug cable.
rings and finally to leak of power)
Remove spark plug from cylinder head.
CAUTION: In case of piston ring and/or valve re-
placement always clean the whole engine and re- 2 1
place oil and oil filter.
– blue exhaust gas means damaged/worn piston
rings
– clamp(s) tightness
– radiator and hoses
– oily contamination on leak indicator hole (speed
sensor area) means a damaged oil seal on water
pump shaft
– coolant out of leak indicator hole means a dam-
aged rotary seal on water pump shaft
(refer to COOLING SYSTEM)
R400motr104A
– coolant escaping from water pump housing
means damaged gasket(s) and/or loosened 1. Spark plug cable
2. Spark plug
screws (refer to COOLING SYSTEM).
NOTE: For all the checkpoints mentioned above Remove valve cover (refer to CYLINDER AND HEAD).
see the appropriate engine section to diagnose
3 1
and repair the engine.

LEAK TEST PROCEDURE

2
PREPARATION AND TEST
NOTE: The following procedures should be done
with a cold engine.
Disconnect battery.

 WARNING
Always respect this order for disassembly;
disconnect BLACK (-) cable first. Electrolyte or
fuel vapors can be present in engine compart-
ment and a spark may ignite them and possi- R400motr105A

bly cause personal injuries. 1. Valve cover screws

2. Valve cover
3. Oil pressure switch

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Prepare
Rotate crankshaft until piston is at TDC.
To place piston at ignition TDC, it is possible to use
two procedures.
First possible procedure:
– Remove CVT cover. Refer to CVT section.
– Turn the drive pulley until piston is at TDC.
Second possible procedure:
– Using rewind starter, rotate the crankshaft until 1
piston is at ignition TDC.
To fix piston at ignition TDC, it is possible to use
two procedures. 2
First possible procedure:
R400motr107A
Lock camshaft using camshaft locking tool (P/N
529 035 926) (refer to CYLINDER AND HEAD). 1. Vehicle front side
2. Position for crankshaft locking bolt
CAUTION: When removing camshaft screw al-
ways lock camshaft using locking tool (P/N 529 Test
035 926) to avoid stretching the timing chain.
Connect to adequate air supply.
Set needle of measuring gauge to zero.
NOTE: Each tester will have specific instruction
on the gauge operation and required pressure.
Install gauge adapter into previously cleaned spark
plug hole.
Supply combustion chamber with air pressure.
1

R400motr106A 1
1. Camshaft locking tool

Second possible procedure:

Using crankshaft locking bolt (P/N 529 035 617) for
crankshaft fixation at TDC (refer to CRANKSHAFT,
see CRANKSHAFT LOCKING PROCEDURE).

V07C0KA 2
1. Leak tester
2. Air supply hose

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Note the amount of leaking or percentage (depending

on tester).
LEAKAGE ENGINE
PERCENTAGE CONDITION
0% to 7% Excellent condition.
Fair condition;
8% to 15% proceed with tune
up or adjustment.
Poor condition;
engine will run and
16% to 30%
performance might be
down in some cases.
Very poor condition;
31% and higher diagnose and
repair engine.

Diagnose
Listen for air leaks.
– air escaping on intake port/carburetor means
leaking intake valve(s)
– air escaping on exhaust port means leaking ex-
haust valve(s)
– air bubbles out of radiator means leaking cylin-
der head gasket
– air/oil escaping from crankcase means damaged
gasket and/or loosened screws
(refer to GEAR BOX)
– air/coolant escaping from cylinder/head means
damaged gasket(s) and/or loosened screws
(refer to CYLINDER AND HEAD)
– air escaping into crankcase area means exces-
sively worn cylinder and/or broken piston rings.
NOTE: For all the checkpoints mentioned above
see the appropriate engine section to diagnose
and repair the engine.

INSTALLATION
NOTE: At reassembly, use the torque values and
Loctite products from the exploded views (refer to
particular engine sections).
For installation, reverse the preparation procedure.
Install a new valve cover gasket.

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Subsection 05 (COOLING SYSTEM)

COOLING SYSTEM 0
WATER PUMP

10 N•m
(89 lbf•in) 3
2

Right hand thread

4 2.5 N•m
(22 lbf•in)

5 Engine oil
1
10 Multi-purpose grease

9 8 7

R400motr131S

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COOLING SYSTEM

12

17

13 11 10 N•m
(89 lbf•in)

15 17

7 N•m
(62 lbf•in)
21
5.5 N•m 19
(49 lbf•in)

18
16 20 18 N•m
(159 lbf•in)
21
7 N•m
(62 lbf•in)

14

V07C1RS

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GENERAL
During assembly/installation, use the torque val-
ues and service products as in the exploded views.
Clean threads before applying a threadlocker. Re-
fer to SELF-LOCKING FASTENERS and LOCTITE
APPLICATION at the beginning of this manual for
complete procedure.

 WARNING
Torque wrench tightening specifications must
strictly be adhered to.
Locking devices (ex.: locking tabs, elastic stop
nuts, self-locking fasteners, etc.) must be in-
stalled or replaced with new ones where spec-
ified. If the efficiency of a locking device is im-
paired, it must be renewed.
V07C0NA 1
COOLING SYSTEM LEAK TEST 1. Special plug

 WARNING Check all hoses, radiator no. 13 and cylinder/base

for coolant leaks. Spray a soap/water solution and
To avoid potential burns, do not remove the look for air bubbles.
radiator cap or loosen the engine drain plug
if the engine is hot.
INSPECTION
Open the access panel and remove the radiator Check general condition of hoses and clamp tight-
cap no. 11. ness.
Install special plug (radiator cap) (P/N 529 021 400) Check the leak indicator hole if there is oil or water.
and a hose pincher (P/N 295 000 076) on overflow
hose no. 12. Pressurize all system through cool- NOTE: Flowing water indicates a damaged rotary
ant reservoir to 103 kPa (15 PSI). seal no. 5. Oil out of the leak indicator hole indi-
cates a non working oil seal no. 10.

V07C0MA 1 2
R400motr132A 1
1. Hose pincher
2. Overflow hose 1. Leak indicator hole

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DRAINING THE SYSTEM System Capacity

Refer to TECHNICAL DATA.
 WARNING
Never drain or refill cooling system when en- Coolant Replacement Procedure
gine is hot.
 WARNING
To drain cooling system, partially unscrew cooling To avoid potential burns, do not remove the
drain plug no. 1 on the engine MAG side and re- radiator cap or loosen the engine drain plug
move radiator cap no. 11. if the engine is hot.

Drain the system completely.

Pinch radiator inlet hose no. 14 between radiator
and thermostat housing with a large hose pincher
(P/N 529 032 500).

1
R400motr231A

1. Cooling drain plug

CAUTION: If the drain plug is removed com-

pletely, pay attention to the gasket ring no. 2.
Never use the gasket ring a second time. Always
install a new one.
When cooling system is drained completely, screw V07C0AA 1
the cooling drain plug and torque it to 10 N•m 1. Hose pincher
(89 lbf•in).
Unscrew bleeding screw on top of thermostat
housing.
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
2 1
Recommended Coolant
Use Bombardier premixed coolant (P/N 293 600
038) or a blend of 50% antifreeze with 50% water.
Do not reinstall radiator cap.
CAUTION: To prevent rust formation or freezing
condition, always replenish the system with the
Bombardier premixed coolant or with 50% anti-
freeze and 50% water. Do not use tap water,
straight antifreeze or straight water in the sys-
tem. Tap water contains minerals and impuri-
ties which build up in the system. During cold
weather, straight water causes the system to
freeze while straight antifreeze thickens and
does not have the same efficiency. Always use
ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion
inhibitors specifically recommended for alumi-
R400motr134A
num engines.
1. Bleeding screw area
2. Water temperature switch

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With vehicle on a flat surface, engine cold, refill ra-

diator no. 13. When the coolant comes out by the
thermostat housing hole, install the bleeding screw
and remove the hose pincher. Install the pressure
cap.
NOTE: Do not forget gasket ring when bleeding
screw is installed. Torque bleeding screw to 5 N•m
(44 lbf•in).

R400motr135A 1 2
1 1. Thermostat cover
2. 2 screws

– thermostat with gasket out of the hole.

R400motr237A

1. Gasket ring
2. Bleeding screw

Refill coolant tank no. 15 up to cold level mark. Install

the coolant tank cap. Run engine until thermostat
opens then stop engine.
When engine has completely cooled down, re-
check coolant level in radiator and coolant tank and
top up if necessary.
Each year or every 100 hours, check coolant con-
centration (freezing point) with proper tester.
R400motr136A 1
THERMOSTAT 1. Thermostat with gasket

The thermostat is a single action type. Test

To check thermostat, put in water and heat water.
Removal Thermostat should open when water temperature
NOTE: The thermostat is located on the top of cyl- reaches 65°C (149°F).
inder head, on intake side. Check if the gasket is not brittle, hard or damaged.
Install a hose pincher on both radiator hoses. If so, replace thermostat and gasket.
Remove:
Installation
– bleeding screw on thermostat cover
For installation, reverse the removal procedure,
– thermostat housing screws and pull thermostat
pay attention to the following details.
cover
Install the thermostat cover then torque screws to
7 N•m (62 lbf•in).
Check coolant level in radiator and coolant tank and
top up if necessary.

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WATER TEMPERATURE SWITCH Remove:

– radiator outlet hose no. 16
Removal – screws no. 1 and no. 2 retaining water pump
NOTE: The temperature switch is located on the housing no. 3
top of cylinder head, on intake side.
Install a hose pincher on both radiator hoses.
Unplug the water temperature switch then remove it.
1 2

R400motr137A 1
1. Screws M6 x 25 with sealing ring
R400motr149A 2. Screws M6 x 25
1. Water temperature switch – water pump housing no. 3.
2. Intake port

Test Inspection
To check water temperature switch, put in coolant Check if gasket is brittle, hard or damaged and re-
and heat coolant. place as necessary.
The water temperature switch should operate
when coolant temperature reaches 115°C (239°F).
Replace coolant temperature switch if necessary. 1

Installation
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
CAUTION: Never use the gasket ring a second
time. Always install a new one.
Torque temperature switch to 16 N•m (142 lbf•in).
Check coolant level in radiator and coolant tank and
top up if necessary.

WATER PUMP HOUSING

It is located on the engine MAG side.

Removal R400motr138A

Drain cooling system. 1. Gasket

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Installation Inspection
The installation is the opposite of the removal pro- Check impeller for cracks or other damage. Replace
cedure. impeller if damaged.
CAUTION: To prevent leaking, take care that
the gasket is exactly in groove when you rein- Installation
stall the water pump housing. The installation is the opposite of the removal pro-
Tightening sequence for screws on water pump cedure. Pay attention to the following detail.
housing is as per following illustration (criss-cross). CAUTION: Be careful not to damage impeller
wings during installation.

WATER PUMP SHAFT

3 Removal
1 2 Remove:
– water pump housing no. 3
– impeller no. 4
4 – magneto housing cover
R400motr231B (refer to MAGNETO SYSTEM)
– retaining ring no. 6 with appropriate pliers
WATER PUMP IMPELLER CAUTION: Never use the retaining ring a second
time. Always install a new one.
Removal – water pump gear no. 7
Remove:
1 2
– water pump housing no. 3
– impeller no. 4.
1

R400motr141A 3
1. Retaining ring
2. Water pump gear
R400motr140A
3. Thrust washer

1. Impeller

CAUTION: Water pump shaft no. 5 and impeller

no. 4 have right-hand threads. Remove by turn-
ing counterclockwise and install by turning
clockwise.

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NOTE: The water pump gear is held by a needle pin

no. 8 on the water pump shaft.
1

R400motr144A 1
1. Water pump shaft with rotary seal

R400motr142A

1. Water pump gear

– needle pin no. 8 and thrust washer no. 9.

R400motr145A 1 2
1. Oil seal behind the rotary seal
2. Rotary seal bore

Extract the water pump shaft with rotary seal

no. 5 together with oil seal no. 10 from inside
magneto housing cover with a pusher.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the surface of
R400motr143A 2 1 the rotary seal bore in magneto housing cover.
1. Needle pin
2. Thrust washer

CAUTION: When removing water pump shaft,

always replace rotary seal with water pump shaft
no. 5 and oil seal no. 10 (behind rotary seal).

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1 3

R400motr146A 1
1. Special area for oil seal removal R400motr147A 2
1. Oil seal for the water pump shaft
Inspection 2. Oil seal pusher (P/N 529 035 757)
3. Handle for insertion jig (P/N 420 877 255)
Inspect water pump gear for wear and damage on
the snap mechanism to the needle pin. Replace if It is recommended to install the water pump shaft
damaged. assembly using the water pump ceramic seal in-
staller (P/N 529 035 766).
Water pump shaft with rotary seal must rotate free-
ly. Otherwise, replace it. NOTE: The water pump shaft assembly has to be
pushed using the outside area of the rotary seal.
NOTE: When removing water pump shaft, always
replace together retaining ring, oil seal, water pump
shaft with rotary seal with new parts.

Installation
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
However, pay attention to the following.
NOTE: Never use oil in the press fit area of the oil
seal and rotary seal.
Push water pump shaft oil seal in place by using the
oil seal pusher (P/N 529 035 757).
R400motr150A 1
1. Surface to push water pump shaft assembly in place

CAUTION: Never use a hammer for the rotary

seal installation. Only use a press to avoid dam-
aging the ceramic component.

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R400motr148A 1
1. Water pump shaft with rotary seal
2. Water pump ceramic seal installer (P/N 529 035 766)
V07C0PA
NOTE: For installation use the torque values in the
1. Radiator inlet hose
exploded view. Ensure to use multi-purpose grease
for oil seal no. 10 and engine oil in water pump
shaft bore/shaft.
Tighten screws in the following sequence.

3
1 2

4
R400motr231B

PRESSURE CAP
Check if radiator cap no. 11 pressurizes the sys-
tem. If not, install a new 110 kPa (16 PSI) cap (do V07C0QA 1
not exceed this pressure).
1. Radiator outlet hose

RADIATOR – overflow hose no. 12

– mounting bolts no. 17.
Removal
Drain cooling system.
Remove:
– front facia and both inner fenders (refer to BODY)
– radiator inlet no. 14 and radiator outlet no. 16
hoses

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Removal
Remove:
– LH inner fender (refer to BODY)
– coolant tank support bolt no. 19

V07C0RA 1
V07C0SA
1. Radiator mounting bolts

Unplug temperature sender connector no. 18 – overflow hose no. 12

then remove the radiator no. 13. – coolant tank no. 15.
Inspection Empty coolant tank.
Check radiator air passage for clogging or damage. Installation
Remove insects, mud or other obstructions with The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
compressed air or low pressure water. cedure.
Check for any coolant leakage from radiator and
hoses. COOLING FAN
Installation Test
For installation, reverse the removal procedure. Pay NOTE: No key required for this test.
attention to the following detail.
Unplug the temperature sender connector.
Fill up the radiator. Refer to the COOLANT RE-
PLACEMENT PROCEDURE, at the beginning of Install a jumper wire end in connector. Replace the
this section. cooling fan no. 20 if it does not work.

COOLANT TANK Removal

Remove both inner fenders. Refer to BODY.
Overflow Coolant Tank Unplug cooling fan connector.
The coolant expands as the temperature (up to Remove bolts no. 21.
100 - 110°C (212 - 230°F)) and pressure rise in the Remove the cooling fan.
system. If the limiting system working pressure
cap is reached 110 kPa (16 PSI), the pressure relief Installation
valve in the pressure cap is lifted from its seat and
allows coolant to flow through the overflow hose For the installation, reverse the removal procedure.
into the overflow coolant tank no. 15.

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TEMPERATURE SENDER
Test
Remove temperature sender no. 18, see below
for procedure.
Put the temperature sender in water and heat wa-
ter.
Using a multimeter, check the resistance from
temperature sender. Temperature sender should
open when water temperature reaches the follow-
ing degree.

WATER TEMPERATURE 85°C (185°F)

Change temperature sender if resistance does not

change when water temperature is equal or over
specification.

Removal
Drain coolant.
Remove the LH inner fender (refer to BODY).
Unplug temperature sender connector.

V07C0TA 1
1. Temperature sender connector

Unscrew temperature sender no. 18.

Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure, pay attention to the following details.
Check O-ring and change if necessary.
CAUTION: Do not apply any product on the
threads or on the O-ring.

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Subsection 07 (MAGNETO SYSTEM)

MAGNETO SYSTEM 0

10 N•m
(89 lbf•in) 1

Anti-seize lubricant
10 N•m
(89 lbf•in) 10

10 N•m Multi-purpose
(89 lbf•in) grease
15
25 N•m 25 N•m
(18 lbf•ft) (18 lbf•ft)
Multi-purpose 5 2
grease
Loctite 243
7 10 N•m Loctite
(89 lbf•in) 5910
4
Multi-purpose
grease

10 N•m
(89 lbf•in) 3

11
10 N•m
25 N•m 8 (89 lbf•in)
(18 lbf•ft) 5
Loctite 243
180 N•m
12 (133 lbf•ft)

6 9 14
30 N•m Loctite 5910
10 N•m
(22 lbf•ft) (89 lbf•in)
13

R400motr01T

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Subsection 07 (MAGNETO SYSTEM)

GENERAL
The engine removal is necessary to work on mag-
neto components except for the CPS (Crankshaft
Position Sensor) and oil seal.
Always perform the electric tests before removing
or installing whatever component.
During assembly/installation, use the torque values
and service products as in the exploded views. 1 2
Clean threads before applying a threadlocker. Re-
fer to SELF-LOCKING FASTENERS and LOCTITE
APPLICATION at the beginning of this manual for
complete procedure.

 WARNING
V07C0JA
Torque wrench tightening specifications must
strictly be adhered to. 1. Unscrew these screws
2. Remove these screws
Locking devices (ex.: locking tabs, elastic stop
nuts, self-locking fasteners, cotter pin, etc.) – screws nos. 3, 4 and 5
must be installed or replaced with new ones
where specified. If the efficiency of a locking 3 2 1
device is impaired, it must be renewed.

MAGNETO HOUSING COVER

Removal
Remove engine from vehicle.
Remove disconnect unit.
Lock crankshaft at TDC (refer to CYLINDER AND
HEAD).
Remove:
– rewind starter (refer to REWIND STARTER) R400motr02A

– water pump cover (refer to COOLING SYSTEM) 1. Gasket ring

2. Screw M6
– electric starter screws no. 1 3. CPS (Crankshaft Position Sensor)
– screws no. 2 holding output shaft cover in place – magneto housing cover no. 6.
NOTE: Only remove the two front screws no. 2. NOTE: Lift the magneto housing cover from the
To ease lifting the magneto cover it is recommend- provided area using two flat screwdrivers prying
ed to loosen the screws behind. equally at the same time.

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For installation, reverse the removal procedure.

However, pay attention to the following.
IMPORTANT: When beginning the application of
the crankcase sealant, the assembly and the first
torquing should be done within 10 minutes. It is
suggested to have all you need on hand to save time.
NOTE: It is recommended to apply this specific
sealant as described here to get an uniform applica-
tion without lumps. If you do not use the roller meth-
od, you may use your finger to uniformly distribute
the sealant (unlike the Drei Bond sealing compound,
using a finger will not affect the adhesion).
Use the silicone-based Loctite 5910 (P/N 293 800
081) on mating surfaces.
R400motr03A 1
NOTE: The sealant curing time is similar to the
1. Special area for removal of magneto housing cover Loctite 518 without using the Primer N.
CAUTION: Do not use Loctite 515 or 518 to seal
crankcase. Do not use Loctite Primer N with the
Loctite 5910. Using these products or non silicone-
based sealant over a previously sealed housing
with Loctite 5910 will lead to poor adhesion and
1 possibly a leaking housing. These products are
chemically incompatible. Even after cleaning,
the Loctite 5910 would leave incompatible mi-
croscopic particles.
Use a plexyglass plate and apply some sealant on
it. Use a soft rubber roller (50 - 75 mm (2 - 3 in))
(available in arts products suppliers for printmak-
ing) and roll the sealant to get a thin uniform coat
on the plate (spread as necessary). When ready,
R400motr04A
apply the sealant on magneto mating surfaces.
1. Special area for removal of magneto housing cover

Inspection
Check magneto housing cover for cracks or other
damages. Replace if necessary.

Installation
NOTE: Clean all metal component in a non-ferrous
metal cleaner. Use Bombardier gasket remover
(P/N 413 708 500), or suitable equivalent. To re-
move remaining Loctite 5910 on the contact sur-
face, use a copper brush.

 WARNING
Wear safety glasses and work in a well venti- F12R17A
lated area when working with strong chemical
products. Also wear suitable non-absorbent Do not apply in excess as it will spread out inside
gloves to protect your hands. crankcase.

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Subsection 07 (MAGNETO SYSTEM)

NOTE: Do not use Loctite Primer N with this seal-

1
ant. The sealant curing time is similar to the Loc-
tite 518 without using the Primer N, which is 4 to
24 hours.
CAUTION: Apply Loctite 5910 all around the
crankcase MAG slit surface except the areas de-
scribed below. 2
1

2 1
3 3

R400motr08A 1
1 2 1. Screws M6 x 45
2. Screws M6 x 45 with sealing ring
3. Screws M8 x 65
R400motr06A
Tightening sequence for screws on magneto hous-
1. Mating surface on the magneto housing cover ing cover is as per following illustration.
2. No need to apply Loctite 5910

CAUTION: Ensure the sealing ring is present on 7 9 5 13 11

the crankcase mag side. Use oil seal protector
(P/N 529 035 935) to avoid damaging the oil seal
during reinstallation of the magneto housing
cover. 15

3 16
17 1

18
4
2
3
10 8 6 12 14
1 R400motr05A

OIL SEAL
2
Remove rewind starter (refer to REWIND STARTER).
R400motr07A

1. Oil seal protector Inspection

2. Magneto housing cover
3. Crankshaft MAG side Check the oil seal no. 7 on the magneto housing
cover. If brittle, hard or damaged, replace it.
Refer to the following illustration for proper instal-
lation of screws. Removal
CAUTION: Never use the gasket ring on screw NOTE: The oil seal no. 7 can be removed even if
no. 4 a second time. Always install a new one. the cover is not removed.
Pry out oil seal with a screwdriver.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the oil seal
bore when using a screwdriver.

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Installation CAUTION: Use the oil seal protector (P/N 529

035 935) to avoid damaging the oil seal during
With Magneto Housing Cover Removed installation.
Using the oil seal installer (P/N 529 035 759) and
the inserting jig handle (P/N 420 877 650), install STATOR
the oil seal in its location.
NOTE: Never use oil in the press fit area of oil seal. Removal
Remove:
3
– magneto housing cover no. 6
– screws nos. 8 and 9
– stator no. 11.
2
3 4
1

R400motr10A

1. Oil seal
1
2. Oil seal installer (P/N 529 035 759)
3. Handle for insertion jig (P/N 420 877 650)

Reinstall other removed parts in the reverse order.

CAUTION: Always use the oil seal protector R400motr11A

(P/N 529 035 935) to avoid damaging the oil seal

1. Stator
during magneto housing cover installation. 2. Stator screws
3. Holding strip
Without Magneto Housing Cover Removed 4. Holding strip screw

Using a suitable tube, with the proper diameter,

install the oil seal as per following illustration.
Inspection
Check stator condition. If damaged replace it.
For electrical inspection, refer to CHARGING SYS-
TEM.
2

1 Installation
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
However, pay attention to the following.
CAUTION: When installing the stator take care
that the cable is in place (guide for the wire).

R400motr09A 3
1. Oil seal
2. Oil seal protector
3. Tube

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Subsection 07 (MAGNETO SYSTEM)

NOTE: There is only one position for the stator Inspection

(notch in the magneto housing cover).
Check the CPS condition and replace it if necessary.
1 To test the sensor refer to IGNITION SYSTEM.

Installation
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.

2 ROTOR
Removal
Lock crankshaft with locking bolt (P/N 529 035 617).
Refer to CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER SHAFT.
Remove:
– magneto housing cover no. 6
R400motr13A
– nut no. 12 retaining rotor no. 14
1. Thread for cable holding strip
2. Notch for stator – serrated washer no. 13.

CPS (Crankshaft Position Sensor)

The CPS is located on the top of magneto housing
cover, behind the exhaust pipe support. 1
2
Removal
Lift up the console (refer to BODY) then unplug
the CPS connector. 3

Remove the RH side panel.

Unscrew the CPS screw no. 10.
1 2
R400motr14A

1. Nut
2. Serrated washer
3. Rotor

Install magneto puller (P/N 529 035 748) and crank-

shaft protector (P/N 420 876 557) then remove rotor.
NOTE: Use grease to place protector on crank-
shaft end prior to screw on the magneto puller.

Inspection
Check woodruff key and keyway on the crankshaft
and the serrated washer for wear or damages. Re-
place as necessary.

Installation
R400motr12A
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
1. Crankshaft position sensor However, pay attention to the following.
2. Screw
CAUTION: When installing the rotor, take care
Remove the CPS no. 15. that the tapers are clean. Serrated washer no. 13
has to be put in place correctly.
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Subsection 08 (LUBRICATION SYSTEM)

LUBRICATION SYSTEM 0

10 N•m 5
(89 lbf•in) Engine oil
Engine oil

27 Multi-purpose grease

16 12 N•m Loctite 243

Engine oil (106 lbf•in)
15 Engine
oil 1
19 20
26 14
10 N•m
(89 lbf•in) 23 21
12
22 18
2
13
17
3 24
30 N•m
(22 lbf•ft) 25

6
7
8
9
Engine oil 10

10 N•m 11
(89 lbf•in)
R400motr108S

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Subsection 08 (LUBRICATION SYSTEM)

GENERAL 1 2
Prior to change the oil, ensure vehicle is on a level
surface.
Oil and oil filter must be replaced at the same time.
Oil change and oil filter replacement should be
done with a warm engine.

 WARNING
The engine oil can be very hot. Wait until en-
gine oil is warm.

During assembly/installation, use the torque values

and service products as in the exploded views.
Clean threads before applying a threadlocker. Re-
fer to SELF-LOCKING FASTENERS and LOCTITE R400motr109A
APPLICATION at the beginning of this manual for
1. Oil pressure switch
complete procedure. 2. Electrical starter

 WARNING NOTE: Oil pressure switch works between 30 kPa

(4 PSI) and 60 kPa (9 PSI).
Torque wrench tightening specifications must
strictly be adhered to. The engine oil pressure should be within the follow-
ing values.
Locking devices (ex.: locking tabs, elastic stop
nuts, self-locking fasteners, cotter pin, etc.) PRESSION/RPM 1300 RPM 6000 RPM
must be installed or replaced with new ones
where specified. If the efficiency of a locking 70 kPa 350 kPa
MINIMAL
device is impaired, it must be renewed. (10 PSI) (51 PSI)
350 kPa 500 kPa
Dispose oil and filter as per your local environmen- NOMINAL
(51 PSI) (73 PSI)
tal regulations.
550 kPa 700 kPa
MAXIMAL
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TEST (80 PSI) (102 PSI)

NOTE: The engine oil pressure test should be done If the engine oil pressure is out of specifications,
with a warm engine and the recommended oil. check the points described in TROUBLESHOOTING
Remove the oil pressure switch no. 1 in the area section.
of the cylinder head (exhaust side), mounted on To install oil pressure switch, reverse the removal
the crankcase MAG side and install the oil pres- procedure.
sure gauge (P/N 529 035 652).

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Subsection 08 (LUBRICATION SYSTEM)

OIL CHANGE
Removal
Place a drain pan under the engine magnetic drain
plug area.
Clean the magnetic drain plug area.
Unscrew magnetic drain plug no. 3 then remove
dipstick no. 4.
CAUTION: Pay attention not to lose the O-ring
no. 5 on dipstick.
3

R400motr110A 1 2
1. Magnetic drain plug
1 2. Gasket ring
3. Engine MAG side

System Capacity
2 Refer to TECHNICAL DATA.

OIL FILTER
Removal
Remove:
– engine oil (refer to OIL CHANGE)
– oil filter screws
V07C0LA
– oil filter cover
1. Dipstick – oil filter.
2. O-ring

Wait a while to allow oil to flow out of oil filter.

Inspection
Oil condition gives information about the engine
condition. See TROUBLESHOOTING section.
Clean the magnetic drain plug from metal shav-
ings and dirt. Presence of debris gives an indica-
tion of failure inside the engine. Check engine to
correct the problem.
Change gasket ring on magnetic drain plug if dam-
aged.

Installation R400motr111A 4 3 2 1
1. Oil filter screws
The installation is the reverse of removal proce- 2. Oil filter cover
dure. 3. O-ring
4. Oil filter
CAUTION: Never use the gasket ring no. 2 a sec-
ond time. Always replace by a new one.

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Subsection 08 (LUBRICATION SYSTEM)

Inspection OIL STRAINER

Check oil filter cover O-ring, change it if necessary.
Removal
Check and clean the oil filter inlet and outlet area
for dirt and other contaminations. Remove:
– engine oil (refer to OIL CHANGE)
– air box (refer to AIR INTAKE SILENCER)
– disconnect unit bolts from engine
– exhaust support bolts
– upper engine support bolts.
Install the lifting engine tool (P/N 529 035 898).
Remove:
– front and rear engine mounting bolts
– front engine mounting bracket
– CVT outlet and inlet hoses
– exhaust nuts
– carburetor from grommet.
R400motr112A 2 1
Lift engine and disconnect the rear propeller shaft.
1. Inlet bore from the oil pump to the oil filter
2. Outlet bore to the engine oil providing system Remove:
– screws no. 11 retaining oil strainer cover no. 10
Installation
The installation is the opposite of the removal pro- 2
cedure. Pay attention to the following details.
Apply oil on rubber seal of oil filter to ensure proper
installation.
Install O-ring on oil filter cover.

R400motr114A 2 1
1. Oil strainer cover
2. 5 screws

R400motr113A

1. O-ring in place

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– oil collector no. 8 and O-ring no. 7

– oil strainer no. 6.
1 2

R400motr116A 2 1 3
1. Oil inlet to the oil pump
2. Oil return from the oil pressure regulator system
3. Oil return from the engine oil circulation
R400motr115A
Installation
1. Oil collector with O-ring
2. Oil strainer For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
Torque oil strainer cover screws as per following se-
Cleaning and Inspection quence.
Clean oil strainer with a part cleaner then use an
air gun to dry it.

 WARNING
Always wear eye protector. Chemicals can 1
cause a rash break out in and an injury to your
eyes. 5

Inspect O-ring no. 7 and rubber ring no. 9. 4

If O-ring and/or rubber ring is (are) brittle, cracked 3
or hard, replace the defective part(s).
Clean both contact surfaces of oil strainer cover. 2

Check and clean the oil inlet and outlet area for dirt
and other contaminations.
R400motr114B

Refill engine at the proper level with the recom-

mended oil. Refer to TECHNICAL DATA for capacity.
Start engine and let idle for a few minutes. Ensure
oil filter and magnetic drain plug areas are not leak-
ing.
Stop engine. Wait a while to allow oil to flow down
to crankcase then check oil level. Refill as necessary.

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Subsection 08 (LUBRICATION SYSTEM)

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE Inspection

REGULATOR Inspect valve piston for scoring or other damages.
The oil pressure regulator is located on the engine Check compression spring for free length.
MAG side (behind magneto housing cover).
COMPRESSION SPRING FREE LENGTH

NEW NOMINAL 64 mm (2.519 in)

SERVICE LIMIT 62 mm (2.441 in)

Replace both parts if important wear or damage

are present.
Clean bore and threads in the oil pump housing
from metal shavings and other contaminations.

Installation
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.

OIL PUMP
R400motr130A 1 The oil pump is located on the engine MAG side
1. Oil pressure regulator plug
(refer to ENGINE OIL PRESSURE REGULATOR).

NOTE: The oil pressure regulator system works Removal

when the oil pressure exceeds 500 kPa (73 PSI).
Remove:
Removal – engine from vehicle
(refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION)
Remove:
– water pump housing
– vehicle from vehicle (refer to COOLING SYSTEM)
(refer to REMOVAL and INSTALLATION)
– magneto housing cover
– water pump housing (refer to MAGNETO SYSTEM)
(refer to COOLING SYSTEM)
NOTE: The following steps to remove the gears
– magneto housing cover no. 13 and no. 16 are not necessary to replace
(refer to MAGNETO SYSTEM) only the oil pump.
– oil pressure regulator plug no. 20, compression – retaining ring no. 14 then drive gear no. 13
spring no. 19 and valve piston no. 18.
CAUTION: Never use the retaining ring a second
 WARNING time. Always replace by a new one.
Oil pressure regulator plug on oil pump housing NOTE: Drive gear is snapped on a needle pin. This
is spring loaded. needle pin passes through the balancing shaft.
– needle pin no. 12
– pin no. 15
– intermediate gear no. 16

R400motr117A 3 2 1
1. Valve piston
2. Compression spring
3. Oil pressure regulator plug

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Subsection 08 (LUBRICATION SYSTEM)

1 2

R400motr121A 1
1. Dowel pins
R400motr118A

1. Intermediate gear – oil pump gear no. 25

2. Pin
NOTE: Oil pump gear is snapped on needle pin.
– screws no. 26 This needle pin passes through the oil pump shaft.
– oil pump cover no. 23 Use screwdrivers to remove this gear.

4 2 3
1

R400motr119A 1
1. 4 screws
2. Oil from the pump to the oil filter in the magneto housing cover R400motr122A
3. Oil pump cover
4. Oil seal to crankcase MAG side 1. Flat screwdrivers
NOTE: To remove oil pump system, lift the dowel
pins no. 22 a bit. The oil pump housing with oil
pump shaft assembly will be easier to remove.
CAUTION: Pay attention not to drop the dowel
pins inside the engine.

R400motr120A

1. Oil pump system

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Subsection 08 (LUBRICATION SYSTEM)

2
3 2

1
R400motr125A
1
1. Oil pump shaft assembly
R400motr123A
2. Oil pump housing
1. Oil pump gear
2. Dowel pins Inspection
3. Suction side of the oil pump
4. Outlet from the engine oil pressure regulator valve Inspect oil pump shaft assembly, housing and cov-
– needle pin no. 24 er for marks or other damages.
– oil pump shaft assembly no. 21 Replace O-ring no. 27 if brittle or hard. This O-ring
is located on the oil pump housing.
– oil pump housing no. 17.
Check inner rotor for corrosion pin-holes or other
damages. If so, replace oil pump shaft assembly.
Ensure to also check oil pump housing and cover.
If damaged, replace the complete oil pump as-
sembly.

1
R400motr126A
R400motr124A 2 1 3
1. Pittings on the teeth
1. Oil inlet to the oil pump (leads to strainer on engine bottom)
2. Oil return from the oil pressure regulator system
3. Bore for dowel pin support Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance be-
tween inner and outer rotor.

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Subsection 08 (LUBRICATION SYSTEM)

C
2
1

A
1
R400motr127A R400motr128B

1. Outer rotor 1. Oil pump outer rotor surface

2. Inner rotor 2. Dial indicator

OUTER AND INNER ROTOR CLEARANCE Difference between pump housing and outer rotor
mm (in) should not exceed 0.1 mm (.004 in). If so, replace
SERVICE LIMIT
replace the complete oil pump assembly.
A NOTE: When the axial clearance of the oil pump
shaft assembly increases, the oil pressure de-
B 0.25 mm (.009 in) creases.
C Check the inside of oil pump housing and its cover
If clearance between inner and outer rotor ex- for scoring or other damages. If so, change the
ceeds the tolerance, replace oil pump shaft as- complete oil pump assembly.
sembly. Ensure to also check oil pump housing
and cover. If damaged, replace the complete oil Installation
pump assembly. For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
If clearance between outer rotor and its bore in oil Tightening oil pump housing screws as per follow-
pump exceeds the tolerance, replace the complete ing sequence.
oil pump assembly.
Using a dial indicator, measure side wear as shown. 1 4

2
3

R400motr119B

Install the O-ring no. 27 on oil pump cover.

CAUTION: Never apply any sealing compound
on split surfaces of oil pump.
1
R400motr128B
Final Test
1. Oil pump housing surface After engine is completely reassembled, start en-
2. Dial indicator gine and make sure oil pressure is within specifi-
cations.

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 Section 03 ENGINE
Subsection 09 (CYLINDER AND HEAD)

CYLINDER AND HEAD 0

NOTE: For cylinder head, cylinder and piston removal, it is not necessary to remove engine from vehicle.

7 N•m
(62 lbf•in)
2 1 16 12 N•m
11 (106 lbf•in)
3 13
15
14

Loctite 34
243 35
400 engine Engine 16
5 type only oil 33
6
7 38 25 N•m
8 Engine
9 10 N•m 39 (18 lbf•ft)
(89 lbf•in) oil
4
30 N•m Loctite243 30
(22 lbf•ft) 26
Engine
24 oil 10 N•m
25 (89 lbf•in)
10 28
Engine 10 N•m
oil (89 lbf•in)
29
Loctite 243
16 32
16 Engine oil
11 38
34 36
12 39 Loctite
243
13 14 23
12 N•m 35 33 8 N•m Engine
(106 lbf•in) 20 oil
(71 lbf•in)
19 31
Engine oil 10 N•m 37
(89 lbf•in) 27
Anti-seize 21
18 0.4 N•m 60 N•m
lubricant (44 lbf•ft)
40 22 (3.5 lbf•in) See
17 procedure
4.5 N•m inside
(40 lbf•in)

R400motr49T

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41 Engine
oil

42

46

44

Engine
oil

43 45

43

Engine
oil

R400motr50S

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GENERAL Intake port/air filter contaminated (clogged) with

dirt, sand, etc. (leads to worn valves, piston rings
NOTE: When diagnosing an engine problem, always and finally to leak of power).
perform a cylinder leak test. This will help pin-point a
CAUTION: In case of piston rings and/or valve
problem. Refer to the instructions included with your
replacement, always clean the whole engine
leak tester and LEAK TEST section for procedures.
and change oil and oil filter.
Always place the vehicle on level surface.
NOTE: For a better understanding, the many SPARK PLUG
illustrations are taken with engine out of vehicle. To
perform the following instructions, it is not necessary Removal
to remove engine from vehicle.
Unplug the spark plug wire.
Always disconnect BLACK (-) cable from the battery,
Clean spark plug area before disassembly.
then RED (+) cable before working on the engine.
Unscrew spark plug.
 WARNING
Always disconnect battery or starter cables
exactly in the specified order, BLACK (-) cable
first.

Even if the removal of many parts is not necessary

to reach another part, it is recommended to remove
these parts in order to check them.
During assembly/installation, use the torque values
and service products as in the exploded views.
Clean threads before applying a threadlocker. Re-
fer to SELF-LOCKING FASTENERS and LOCTITE
APPLICATION at the beginning of this manual for
complete procedure.
1
 WARNING
R400motr51A

1. Spark plug on engine PTO side

Torque wrench tightening specifications must
strictly be adhered to. Inspection
Locking devices (ex.: locking tabs, elastic stop Check spark plug condition (refer to IGNITION
nuts, self-locking fasteners, cotter pin, etc.) SYSTEM).
must be installed or replaced with new ones NOTE: To check spark, place connected spark
where specified. If the efficiency of a locking plug with threads against crankcase to simulate
device is impaired, it must be renewed. electrical ground and crank the engine.
When disassembling parts that are duplicated in the
engine, (e.g.: valves), it is a strongly recommended to
Installation
note their position (PTO, MAG side) and to keep them For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
as a “group”. If you find a defective component, it Pay attention to the following details.
would be much easier to find the cause of the failure Check spark plug gap (refer to TECHNICAL DATA).
among its group of parts (e.g.: you found a worn valve
guide. A bent spring could be the cause and it will be Screw spark plug. Torque spark plug to 20 N•m
easy to know which one among the springs is the (15 lbf•ft). Reinstall the spark plug wire.
cause to replace it if you grouped them at disassem-
bly). Besides, since used parts have matched togeth- THERMOSTAT
er during the engine operation, they will keep their Refer to COOLING SYSTEM.
matched fit when you reassemble them together
within their “group”.

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VALVE COVER Installation

For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
Install the valve cover screws in a criss-cross se-
Remove: quence.
– valve cover screws no. 1
VALVE ADJUSTMENT
2
Lock crankshaft at the TDC compression position
1 (refer to CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER SHAFT, see
CRANKSHAFT LOCKING PROCEDURE).
Remove valve cover (refer to VALVE COVER above).
Hold adjusting screw no. 14 and loosen locking
nut no. 13.
Using feeler gauge, check the valve clearance.

3 2 1

R400motr52A

1. Valve cover screws

2. Water temperature switch

– valve cover no. 2 and profile sealing ring no. 3.

2 1

R400motr54A

1. Adjustment screws
2. Locking nuts
3. Feeler gauge

VALVE CLEARANCE

0.11 to 0.19 mm
R400motr53A EXHAUST
(.0043 to .0075 in)
1. Valve cover
2. Profile sealing ring 0.06 to 0.14 mm
INTAKE
(.0024 to .0055 in)
Inspection
Check the profile sealing ring on the valve cover if NOTE: Use mean value of exhaust/intake to en-
it is brittle, cracked or hard. If so, replace the profile sure a proper valve adjustment.
sealing ring. Hold the adjusting screw at the proper position
and torque the locking nut.
Repeat the procedure for each valve.
Before installing valve cover, recheck all valve ad-
justments.

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CHAIN TENSIONER Installation

For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal However, pay attention to the following.

 WARNING Screw the plunger until it touches the chain guide.

Install a spring end in plunger groove and the other
Chain tensioner is spring loaded.
in the plug groove. Screw plug.
CAUTION: Do not forget to place the O-ring
 WARNING no. 22 on chain tensioner plug.
Never perform this operation immediately af-
ter the engine has been run because the ex- CHAIN TENSIONER HOUSING
haust system can be very hot. Wait until ex-
haust system is warm or cold. Removal
Remove: Remove:
– chain tensioner plug no. 17 – chain tensioner
– O-ring no. 22 – screw no. 19
– spring no. 18 – chain tensioner housing no. 20 with O-ring
– chain tensioner plunger no. 21. no. 23.
2

R400motr56A 1
1. Chain tensioner screw
2. Chain tensioner housing

R400motr55A 4 3 2 1
Inspection
1. Chain tensioner plug
2. O-ring Check the housing for cracks or other damages.
3. Spring Replace it if necessary.
4. Chain tensioner plunger
Check if O-ring no. 23 is brittle, cracked or hard.
Inspection Replace as necessary.
Check chain tensioner plunger for free movement
and/or scoring. Installation
Check if possible chain guides for wear. Replace as Reverse the removal procedure.
necessary.
Check if O-ring no. 22 is brittle, cracked or hard.
Replace as necessary.
Check spring condition. Replace if broken or worn.

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DECOMPRESSOR 1 2 3
330 Engines
This engine is not equipped with a decompressor
system. Therefore parts no. 5 to no. 8 are not
present and camshaft screw no. 4 is shorter.

R400motr57A

1. Camshaft screw
2. Decompressor washer
3. Centrifugal weight
1
Inspection
R400motr232A
Check decompressor shaft for service limit, replace
1. Camshaft timing gear if out of specifications.
2. Camshaft screw
2 1
400 Engines
A
C
Removal
Remove: B
– valve cover
– camshaft screw no. 4
R400motr58A
– decompressor washer no. 5
1. Decompressor shaft
– centrifugal weight no. 6 together with torsion 2. Groove for centrifugal weight
A. Measure here the bearing seat to cylinder head
spring no. 7 and spacer no. 8 B. Measure top end (contact to camshaft lobe exhaust)
C. 7 mm (.276 in)
– decompressor shaft no. 9.

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DECOMPRESSOR SHAFT MEASUREMENT A 1

NEW MINIMUM 5.578 mm (.219 in)

NEW MAXIMUM 5.590 mm (.220 in)

SERVICE LIMIT 5.450 mm (.215 in)

DECOMPRESSOR SHAFT MEASUREMENT B

NEW MINIMUM 5.300 mm (.210 in)

NEW MAXIMUM 5.350 mm (.211 in)

SERVICE LIMIT 5.050 mm (.199 in)

Check torsion spring, edge and bearing bore of

centrifugal weight for visible wear. If so, replace
them together.

R400motr60A
1
1. Position of torsion spring end

Engage the edge of centrifugal weight into the de-

compressor shaft groove then put the parts in place.

R400motr59B 3
1. Centrifugal weight
2. Edge of centrifugal weight
3. Bearing bore

Installation
The installation is the reverse of the removal pro-
cedure, but pay attention to the following details.
Position the end of torsion spring properly in the
centrifugal weight location. R400motr61A 1
1. Decompressor shaft groove
2. Centrifugal weight

CAUTION: Take care before and after cover instal-

lation that the centrifugal system moves (slides)
easily.

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CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR Installation

For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal Pay attention to the following details.
Remove: Clean mating surface and threads of camshaft pri-
– valve cover or to assemble camshaft timing gear.
– chain tensioner
Using the camshaft locking tool (P/N 529 035 926),
lock the camshaft at TDC compression position to
prevent timing chain stretching.
2 3 1 1

R400motr63A

1. Mating surface on camshaft

R400motr62A
2. Threads for camshaft screw

1. Camshaft locking tool Camshaft timing gear must be at TDC position be-
2. Camshaft screw fore installing the timing chain.
3. Camshaft timing gear
Install camshaft timing gear so that the timing gear
Lock crankshaft at the TDC compression position tabs are located into the flat zone of the camshaft.
to have the crankshaft position defined for reas- The printed marks on the camshaft timing gear
sembly (refer to CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER have to be parallel to the cylinder head base. See
SHAFT, see CRANKSHAFT LOCKING PROCEDURE). the following illustration for a proper positioning.
– decompressor (400 engine type only)
– camshaft timing gear no. 10.
NOTE: Secure timing chain no. 24 with a retaining
wire. 2
4
Inspection
3
Check camshaft timing gear for wear or deterioration.
1
If gear is worn or damaged, replace it as a set
(camshaft timing gear and timing chain).
For crankshaft timing gear, refer to CRANKSHAFT/ 5
BALANCER SHAFT.

R400motr233A

1. Printed marks on camshaft timing gear

2. Cylinder head base
3. Camshaft timing gear
4. Timing gear tab
5. Decompressor shaft bore

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CAUTION: Crankshaft and camshaft must be

locked on TDC position to place camshaft timing
gear and timing chain in the proper position.
Double-check position of timing gear with cam- 3
shaft locking tool (P/N 529 035 926)
2 3 1
1

2
R400motr65A

1. Cylinder head
2. Allen screws
3. Camshaft retaining plate

R400motr62A – rocker arm shafts no. 11

1. Camshaft locking tool – rocker arm assembly (exhaust side no. 12 and
2. Camshaft screw intake side no. 15) with adjustment screws
3. Camshaft timing gear
no. 14 and nuts no. 13
When the camshaft timing gear and the timing
chain are installed, remove the crankshaft locking 3 4 5
bolt as well as the camshaft locking tool.
Reinstall all other removed parts.

ROCKER ARM
1
Removal
Lock crankshaft at the TDC compression position,
refer to CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER SHAFT, see
CRANKSHAFT LOCKING PROCEDURE.
Remove:
– valve cover
– chain tensioner
– camshaft timing gear no. 10 R400motr66A 2

– Allen screws no. 25 and camshaft retaining plate 1. Rocker arm shaft
2. Rocker arm (exhaust side)
no. 26 3. Rocker arm (intake side)
4. Adjusting screw
5. Locking nut

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– thrust washers no. 16. Check adjustment screws for free movement,
CAUTION: Pay attention not to lose thrust wash- cracks and/or excessive play.
ers or drop them into the timing chain compart-
ment.
1 2 1

3
1

R400motr69A

1. Free movement of adjustment screw top

R400motr67A 4
Rocker Arm Shaft
1. 2 thrust washers
2. Rocker arm (exhaust side) Check for scored friction surfaces; if so, replace parts.
3. Cylinder head — spark plug side
4. Big taper to PTO side Measure rocker arm shaft diameter.

Inspection
Rocker Arm
Inspect each rocker arm for cracks and scored friction
surfaces. If so, replace rocker arm assembly.
Check the rocker arm rollers for free movement, R400motr70A A
wear and excessive radial play. Replace rocker A. Measure rocker arm shaft diameter here
arm assembly if necessary.
ROCKER ARM SHAFT DIAMETER
2 1
NEW MINIMUM 12.007 mm (.4727 in)

NEW MAXIMUM 10.018 mm (.4731 in)

SERVICE LIMIT 11.990 mm (.4720 in)

Any area worn excessively will require parts

replacement.
A
R400motr68A Installation
1. Rocker arm (exhaust side) NOTE: Use the same procedure for exhaust or in-
2. Roller take rocker arm.
A. Bore for rocker arm shaft
Apply engine oil on rocker arm shaft.
Measure rocker arm bore diameter. If diameter is
out of specification, change the rocker arm assem- Install the rocker arm shafts with the chamfered
bly. edge first and use following procedure:
– Insert a rocker arm pin through rocker arm pin
ROCKER ARM BORE DIAMETER bore.
NEW MINIMUM 12.036 mm (.4739 in) – Install a thrust washer no. 16 then the proper
rocker arm nos. 12 or 15 depending if you work
NEW MAXIMUM 12.050 mm (.4744 in) on intake or exhaust side.
SERVICE LIMIT 12.060 mm (.4748 in)

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– Push in rocker arm shaft no. 11 until its chamfer NOTE: Before removing cylinder head, blow out
reaches the end of rocker arm bore. remaining coolant by air pressure. During cylinder
head removal, the remaining coolant in cylinder
head could overflow into the engine and a little
quantity of coolant could drop into the engine. In
this case, the engine oil will be contaminated.
Disconnect:
– spark plug wire
– temperature switch connectors.
Remove:
– both side panels and both inner fenders
(refer to BODY)
– exhaust pipe spring
– exhaust pipe nuts
– radiator inlet hose
R400motr66B 1 2 3
– carburetor clamp (cylinder head side only)
1. Rocker arm shaft
2. Thrust washer (MAG side) – chain tensioner (see CHAIN TENSIONER above)
3. Thrust washer (PTO side)
– valve cover and profile sealing ring
– Place the other thrust washer no. 16 and push (see VALVE COVER above)
rocker arm shaft to end position. – camshaft timing gear
Install the other rocker arm by using the previous – cylinder head screws no. 28
procedure.
– cylinder head screws no. 27 retaining cylinder
Install the camshaft retaining plate no. 26. head and cylinder to cylinder base.
Install all other removed parts.

TIMING CHAIN
Refer to CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER SHAFT, see
TIMING CHAIN.

CYLINDER HEAD
1
Removal
Lock crankshaft at TDC compression position, re-
fer to CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER SHAFT, see
CRANKSHAFT LOCKING PROCEDURE.
Drain coolant (refer to COOLING SYSTEM).
R400motr71A 2
1. Cylinder head screws M6
2. Cylinder head screws M10

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Pull up cylinder head no. 29. Installation

Remove: For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
– chain guide no. 30 Pay attention to the following details.
– gasket no. 31 (discard). Ensure dowel pins are in place.
Install a new gasket no. 31.
First, torque cylinder head screws no. 27 in criss-
cross sequence to 20 N•m (15 lbf•ft) then finish
tightening by applying the recommended torque
4 indicated in the exploded view.
2 Torque cylinder head screws no. 28 with the rec-
ommended values in the exploded view.

R400motr72A 3
1
1. Cylinder head
2. Timing chain
3. Chain guide
4. Head gasket

Inspection
Check for cracks between valve seats, if so, replace
cylinder head. R400motr71A 2
Check mating surface between cylinder and cylin- 1. Cylinder head screws M6
2. Cylinder head screws M10
der head for contamination. If so, clean both sur-
faces. Check chain guide no. 30 for movement.
Clean oil support through the cylinder head from CAUTION: Chain guide has to be fixed between
contamination. cylinder and cylinder head.

1 1

2 3

R400motr73A
2
1. Oil port to lubricate camshaft lobes intake/exhaust
2. Oil supply to camshaft bearing journal MAG side
3. Oil supply to camshaft bearing journal PTO side R400motr74A

1. Chain guide (fixed between cylinder and cylinder head)

2. Chain tensioner guide (mounted in crankcase)

Remove crankshaft locking bolt then reinstall plug

with sealing ring.
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CAMSHAFT Inspection
Check each lobe and bearing journal of camshaft
Removal for scoring, scuffing, cracks or other signs of wear.
The camshaft can be removed with the cylinder Measure camshaft bearing journal diameter and
head installed. lobe height using a micrometer.
Remove:
C B
– valve cover (see VALVE COVER above)
A
– chain tensioner (see CHAIN TENSIONER above) D

– camshaft timing gear

(see CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR above)
– camshaft retaining plate no. 26

3
R400motr76A

A. Camshaft lobe (exhaust valves)

B. Camshaft lobe (intake valves)
C. Camshaft bearing journal MAG side
1 D. Camshaft bearing journal PTO side

CAMSHAFT LOBE — EXHAUST VALVES

NEW MINIMUM 32.027 mm (1.2609 in)

2
NEW MAXIMUM 32.047 mm (1.2617 in)
R400motr65A

1. Cylinder head
SERVICE LIMIT 32.000 mm (1.2598 in)
2. Allen screws
3. Camshaft retaining plate CAMSHAFT LOBE — INTAKE VALVES
– rocker arms (see ROCKER ARM above) NEW MINIMUM 32.343 mm (1.2733 in)
– camshaft no. 32.
NEW MAXIMUM 32.363 mm (1.2741 in)
NOTE: Rotate camshaft so that intake/exhaust
lobe shows to upper side of cylinder head to ease SERVICE LIMIT 32.300 mm (1.2717 in)
removal of the camshaft.
CAMSHAFT BEARING JOURNAL — MAG SIDE
2 NEW MINIMUM 34.959 mm (1.3763 in)

NEW MAXIMUM 34.975 mm (1.3770 in)

3
SERVICE LIMIT 34.950 mm (1.3760 in)

CAMSHAFT BEARING JOURNAL — PTO SIDE

NEW MINIMUM 21.959 mm (.8645 in)

1
NEW MAXIMUM 21.980 mm (.8654 in)

SERVICE LIMIT 21.950 mm (.8642 in)

R400motr75A

1. Area for camshaft lobes

2. Camshaft
3. Camshaft retaining plate

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Measure clearance between both ends of cam-

shaft and cylinder head. 2

R400motr75B

A 1. Camshaft retaining plate position

2. Slot retaining camshaft
3. Direction of movement

For other parts, refer to proper installation proce-

R400motr77A dure.
A. Cylinder head — camshaft bore MAG side
B. Cylinder head — camshaft bore PTO side VALVE SPRING
CAMSHAFT BORE — MAG SIDE Removal
MEASURED IN DIAMETER
Remove:
NEW MINIMUM 35.000 mm (1.3780 in) – rocker arms (see ROCKER ARM above)
NEW MAXIMUM 35.025 mm (1.3789 in) – cylinder head (see CYLINDER HEAD above).
SERVICE LIMIT 35.040 mm (1.3795 in) Compress valve spring no. 33; use valve spring
compressor clamp (P/N 529 035 724) and valve
CAMSHAFT BORE — PTO SIDE spring compressor cup (P/N 529 035 725).
MEASURED IN DIAMETER

NEW MINIMUM 22.000 mm (.8661 in)

 WARNING
Always wear safety glasses when disassem-
NEW MAXIMUM 22.021 mm (.8670 in) bling valve springs. Be careful when unlock-
ing valves. Components could fly away be-
SERVICE LIMIT 22.040 mm (.8677in) cause of the strong spring preload.
Replace parts that are not within specifications.

Installation
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
Pay attention to the following details.
Install camshaft in the opposite way of the remov-
al then place the camshaft retaining plate in the
slot.

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1 3 2 Inspection
Check valve spring for visible damages. If so, replace
valve spring.
Check valve spring for free length and straightness.

R400motr78A

1. Valve spring compressor clamp (P/N 529 035 724)

2. Valve spring compressor cup (P/N 529 035 725)
R400motr80A A
3. Valve cotter A. Valve spring length

VALVE SPRING FREE LENGTH

NEW NOMINAL 40.81 mm (1.607 in)

SERVICE LIMIT 39.00 mm (1.535 in)

Replace valves springs if not within specifications.

Installation
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
Pay attention to the following details.
Colored area of the valve spring must be placed on
R400motr79A top.
LOCATE VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR CLAMP IN CENTER OF NOTE: Valve cotter must be properly engaged in
THE VALVE valve stem grooves.
Remove valve cotters no. 34.
Withdraw valve spring compressor, valve spring 2
retainer no. 35 and valve spring no. 33.

R400motr81A

1. Position of the valve spring

2. Valve cotters

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VALVE Inspection
Valve Stem Seal
Removal
Inspection of valve stem seals is not needed because
Remove valve spring. new seals should always be installed whenever
Push valve stem then pull valves no. 36 (intake) cylinder head is removed.
and no. 37 (exhaust) out of valve guide no. 40. Valve
Inspect valve surface, check for abnormal stem
2 1 wear and bending. If out of specification, replace by
a new one.

VALVE OUT OF ROUND

NEW NOMINAL
EXHAUST
0.005 mm (.0002 in)
INTAKE
R400motr82A

SERVICE LIMIT
1. Intake valve 31 mm
2. Exhaust valve 27 mm
EXHAUST
Remove valve stem seal no. 38 with special pliers 0.06 mm (.0024 in)
INTAKE
such as Snap-ON YA 8230.

Valve Stem and Valve Guide Clearance

Measure valve stem and valve guide in three places
using a micrometer and a small bore gauge.
NOTE: Clean valve guide to remove carbon depos-
its before measuring.
Change valve if valve stem is out of specification
or has other damages such as wear or friction sur-
face.

A
R610motr125A

R400motr83A

A. Valve stem diameter

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VALVE STEM DIAMETER

Ensure to seat valves properly. Apply some lapping
compound to valve face and work valve on its seat
NEW MINIMUM with a lapping tool (see VALVE GUIDE PROCE-
DURE below).
EXHAUST 4.956 mm (.1951 in)
Measure valve face contact width.
INTAKE 4.966 mm (.1955 in) NOTE: The location of contact area should be in
NEW MAXIMUM
center of valve seat.
Measure valve seat width using a caliper.
EXHAUST 4.970 mm (.1957 in)
VALVE SEAT CONTACT WIDTH
INTAKE 4.980 mm (.1960 in)
NEW
SERVICE LIMIT
1.25 to 1.55 mm
EXHAUST EXHAUST
(.049 to .061 in)
4.930 mm (.1941 in)
INTAKE 1.15 to 1.35 mm
INTAKE
(.045 to .053 in)
Replace valve guide out of cylinder head if valve
guide is out of specification or has other damages SERVICE LIMIT
such as wear or friction surface (see VALVE
GUIDE PROCEDURE below). EXHAUST 2 mm (.078 in)

INTAKE 1.8 mm (.07 in)

VALVE GUIDE DIAMETER

SERVICE LIMIT If valve seat contact width is too wide or has dark
spots, replace the cylinder head.
EXHAUST
5.050 mm (.1988 in)
INTAKE

A B
Valve Face and Seat

2
3

V01C1HA
1
A. Valve face contact width
B. Valve seat contact width
R400motr84A

1. Valve seat
2. Exhaust valve contaminated area
3. Valve face (contact surface to valve seat)

Check valve face and seat for burning or pittings

and replace valve or cylinder head if there are signs
of damage.

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Installation 2
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
Pay attention to the following details.
CAUTION: Make sure the thrust washer no. 39
is installed before installing valve stem seal 1
no. 38.
Apply engine oil on valve stem and install it.
CAUTION: Be careful when valve stem is passed
through sealing lips of valve stem seal.
1 2
R400motr86A

1. Valve guide remover

2. Valve guide

Inspection
Always replace valve stem seals whenever cylin-
der head is removed.
R400motr85A Clean the valve guide bore before reinstalling the
valve guide into cylinder head.
1. Thrust washer
2. Sealing lips of valve stem seal
Installation
To ease installation of cotters, apply oil or grease
on them so that they remain in place while releas- For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
ing the spring. Pay attention to the following details.
After spring is installed, ensure it is properly Use valve guide installer (P/N 529 035 853) to in-
locked by tapping on valve stem end with a soft stall valve guide no. 40.
hammer so that valve opens and closes a few
times.
CAUTION: An improperly locked valve spring 1
will cause engine damage.

VALVE GUIDE PROCEDURE

Removal
Remove:
– cylinder head (see CYLINDER HEAD above) 2
– valve spring (see VALVE SPRING above) R400motr87A

– valves (see VALVE above). 1. Valve guide installer

2. Valve guide
NOTE: Clean valve guide area from contamination
before removal. NOTE: Apply anti-seize lubricant (P/N 293 800
Using valve guide remover (P/N 529 035 924), 070) on valve guide prior to install it into the cylin-
remove valve guide no. 40 with a hammer. der head.

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Subsection 09 (CYLINDER AND HEAD)

CAUTION: Push valve guide no. 40 in the cold NOTE: Ensure to turn reamer in the right direc-
cylinder head as per following illustration. tion. Use cutting oil and make brakes to clean
reamer/valve guide from metal shavings.
Apply some lapping compound to valve face and
work valve on its seat with a lapping tool.

3 A
2
1
2
A

1
R400motr87B

1. Thrust surface of cylinder head

2. Valve guide
A. Measurement from thrust surface to valve guide top
R400motr89A

VALVE GUIDE MEASUREMENT A 1. Valve seat

2. Valve face (contact surface to valve seat)
NEW MINIMUM 14.00 mm (.5512 in) 3. Turn valve while pushing against cylinder head
A. Valve seat angle 45°
NEW MAXIMUM 14.40 mm (.5669 in) NOTE: Ensure to seat valves properly. Apply
marking paste to ease checking contact pattern.
Valve guide to be adjusted in diameter by using a
reamer. Repeat procedure until valve seat/valve face fits
together.
VALVE GUIDE DIAMETER

NEW MINIMUM
CYLINDER
EXHAUST Removal
5.006 mm (.1971 in) Lock crankshaft at TDC compression position, re-
INTAKE
fer to CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER SHAFT, see
NEW MAXIMUM CRANKSHAFT LOCKING PROCEDURE.
EXHAUST
Using the camshaft locking tool (P/N 529 035 926),
5.018 mm (.1976 in) lock the camshaft at TDC compression position to
INTAKE prevent timing chain stretching.
Remove:
– chain tensioner
1 (see CHAIN TENSIONER above)
– decompressor
– camshaft timing gear
A
– cylinder head (see CYLINDER HEAD above).

R400motr88A

1. Valve guide
A. Valve guide diameter

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Pull cylinder no. 41. CYLINDER TAPER IN DIAMETER

Discard cylinder gasket no. 42.
NEW MAXIMUM 0.038 mm (.0015 in)
4
SERVICE LIMIT 0.090 mm (.004 in)

Distance between measurements should not ex-

ceed the service limit mentioned above.
1 Cylinder Out of Round
Measure cylinder diameter in piston axis direction
from top of cylinder. Take another measurement
2 90° from first one and compare.
3 NOTE: Take the same measuring points like de-
scribed in CYLINDER TAPER above.
R400motr90A

1. Cylinder
2. Piston assembly
3. Cylinder base gasket
4. Camshaft timing chain

Inspection B
Cylinder A
Check cylinder for cracks, scoring and wear ridges
on the top and bottom of the cylinder. If so, replace
cylinder.
R400motr92A

Cylinder Taper A. Perpendicular to crankshaft axis

Measure cylinder bore and if it is out of specifications, B. Parallel to crankshaft axis
replace cylinder and piston ring set no. 46.
CYLINDER OUT OF ROUND
Measure cylinder bore at 3 recommended posi-
tions. See the following illustration. NEW MAXIMUM 0.015 mm (.0006 in)

SERVICE LIMIT 0.02 mm (.0008 in)

3
C CAUTION: Always replace gasket no. 42 before
1 installing the cylinder.

A
Installation
B
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
Pay attention to the following details.
Apply engine oil in the bottom area of the cylinder
2
R400motr91A
bore and also on the band of the piston ring
compressor tool.
1. First measuring of diameter
2. Second measuring of diameter
3. Third measuring of diameter MODELS PISTON RING COMPRESSOR
A. 7 mm (.276 in) from cylinder bottom
B. 68 mm (2.68 in) OUTLANDER 330 529 035 977
C. 32 mm (1.260 in)
OUTLANDER 400 529 035 919

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Remove one piston circlip no. 43 and discard it.

1
3 1

2 R400motr94A
R400motr93A

1. Piston circlip
1. Timing chain
2. Piston ring compressor tool
3. Piston NOTE: The removal of both piston circlips is not
4. Cylinder necessary to remove piston pin.
NOTE: Put timing chain through the chain pit then Push piston pin no. 44 out of piston.
put the cylinder in place.
Install cylinder head and the other parts in accor-
dance with the proper installation procedures.
1
PISTON
Removal 2
Remove:
– cylinder head (see CYLINDER HEAD above)
– cylinder (see CYLINDER above). R400motr95A

Place a rag under piston and in the area of timing 1. Piston

chain compartment. 2. Piston pin

Detach piston no. 45 from connecting rod.

 WARNING
Piston circlips are spring loaded.

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Inspection
Piston
Inspect piston for scoring, cracking or other dam-
ages. Replace piston and piston rings if necessary.
Using a micrometer, measure piston at 8 mm 2 1
(.315 in) perpendicularly (90°) to piston pin.

F00B09A

1. Use the micrometer to set the cylinder bore gauge

2. Dial bore gauge
A
R400motr96A

1. Measuring perpendicularly (90°) to piston pin

A. 8 mm (.315 in)

The measured dimension should be as described

in the following table. If not, replace piston.

PISTON MEASUREMENT

NEW NOMINAL

81.950 to 81.966 mm
OUTLANDER 330
(3.2264 to 3.2270 in)
1
90.950 to 90.966 mm
OUTLANDER 400
(3.5807 to 3.5813 in)
F00B0AA

Piston/Cylinder Clearance TYPICAL

1. Indicator set to 0 (zero)
Adjust and lock a micrometer to the piston dimension.
Position the dial bore gauge 20 mm (.787 in) above
1 cylinder base, measuring perpendicularly (90°) to
piston pin axis.
Read the measurement on the cylinder bore
gauge. The result is the exact piston/cylinder wall
clearance.
PISTON/CYLINDER CLEARANCE
NEW NOMINAL
0.057 to 0.087 mm
OUTLANDER 330
(.0022 to .0034 in)
F00B08A
0.027 to 0.057 mm
OUTLANDER 400
1. Micrometer set to the piston dimension (.0011 to .0022 in)
With the micrometer set to the dimension, adjust SERVICE LIMIT
a cylinder bore gauge to the micrometer dimen-
sion and set the indicator to 0 (zero). ALL MODELS 0.010 mm (.004 in)

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NOTE: Make sure used piston is not worn. See

PISTON MEASUREMENT above.
If clearance exceeds specified tolerance, replace
cylinder.
NOTE: Make sure the cylinder bore gauge
indicator is set exactly at the same position as with
the micrometer, otherwise the reading will be
false.
Piston Pin A
1
Using synthetic abrasive woven, clean piston pin
from deposits.
Inspect piston pin for scoring, cracking or other
R400motr98A
damages.
Measure piston pin. See the following illustration 1. Connecting rod small end
A. Connecting rod small end diameter
for the proper measurement positions.
Replace crankshaft if diameter of connecting
rod small end is out of specifications. Refer to
CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER SHAFT for removal
procedure.

Installation
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
Pay attention to the following details.
R400motr30A A Apply engine oil on the piston pin.
A. Piston pin diameter Insert piston pin into piston and connecting rod.
CAUTION: Take care that piston will be installed
PISTON PIN DIAMETER with the punched arrow on piston top to the
NEW MINIMUM 19.996 mm (.7872 in) exhaust side.

NEW MAXIMUM 20.000 mm (.7874 in)

SERVICE LIMIT 19.980 mm (.7866 in)

Replace piston pin if diameter is out of specifications. 2

Piston Pin/Connecting Rod Bushing Clearance
Measure inside diameter of connecting rod. 1

CONNECTING ROD SMALL END DIAMETER

NEW MINIMUM 20.010 mm (.7878 in)

R400motr99A
NEW MAXIMUM 20.020 mm (.7881 in)
1. Arrow should indicate to the exhaust side
SERVICE LIMIT 20.060 mm (.7898 in) 2. Area of timing chain compartment

Use the piston circlip installer (P/N 529 035 921) to

assemble the new piston circlip as per following
procedure:

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Subsection 09 (CYLINDER AND HEAD)

CAUTION: Always replace disassembled pis-

ton circlip(s) by new ones. Place a rag on cylin-
der base to avoid dropping the circlip inside the
engine.
– Place circlip no. 43 in sleeve as per following
illustration.

1
R400motr102A
2
CORRECT POSITION OF THE PISTON CIRCLIP

PISTON RINGS
Removal
R400motr100A Remove:
1. Circlip – cylinder head
2. Sleeve
3. Assembly jig from piston clip installer – cylinder
– Push taper side of assembly jig until circlip reach- – piston pin.
es middle of sleeve.
Inspection
– Align sleeve with piston pin axis and push as-
sembly jig until circlip engages in piston. Ring/Piston Groove Clearance
Using a feeler gauge measure each ring/piston
3 4 groove clearance. If the clearance is too large, the
piston and the piston rings should be replaced.
2 1 RING/PISTON GROOVE CLEARANCE

5 NEW MINIMUM
UPPER
0.03 mm (.0012 in)
COMPRESSION RING
LOWER
0.02 mm (.0008 in)
COMPRESSION RING
R400motr101A
OIL SCRAPER RING 0.01 mm (.0004 in)
1. Arrow should indicate to the exhaust side
2. Hold piston while pushing circlip in place NEW MAXIMUM
3. Sleeve
4. Assembly jig UPPER
5. Direction to push circlip 0.070 mm (.0028 in)
COMPRESSION RING
NOTE: Take care that the hook of the piston circlip LOWER
is positioned properly. 0.060 mm (.0026 in)
COMPRESSION RING
OIL SCRAPER RING 0.045 mm (.0018 in)
SERVICE LIMIT
ALL 0.15 mm (.0059 in)

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Subsection 09 (CYLINDER AND HEAD)

Install the oil scraper ring first, then the lower com-
1
pression ring with the word “N and TOP “ facing
2 up, then the upper compression ring with the word
“N and TOP“ facing up.

1
R400motr103A

1. Piston 2
2. Feeler gauge

Ring End Gap

3
RING END GAP A31C2NA

NEW MINIMUM 1. Upper compression ring

2. Lower compression ring
3. Oil scraper ring
UPPER
0.20 mm (.008 in)
COMPRESSION RING CAUTION: Ensure that top and second rings are
not interchanged.
LOWER
0.20 mm (.008 in) NOTE: Use a ring expander to prevent breakage
COMPRESSION RING
during installation. The oil ring must be installed by
OIL SCRAPER RING 0.20 mm (.008 in) hand.
NEW MAXIMUM Check that rings rotate smoothly after installation.
Space the piston ring end gaps 120° apart and do
UPPER
0.40 mm (.014 in) not align the gaps with the piston pin bore or the
COMPRESSION RING
thrust side axis.
LOWER
0.40 mm (.014 in)
COMPRESSION RING A
OIL SCRAPER RING 0.70 mm (.028 in) A A

SERVICE LIMIT

ALL 1.5 mm (.059 in)

Measure position for ring end gap in the area of 8

to 16 mm (.315 to .630 in) from top of cylinder. 1
NOTE: In order to correctly position the ring in the
cylinder, use piston as a pusher.
Using a feeler gauge, check ring end gap. Replace 2
ring if gap exceeds above described specified tol-
erance.

Installation A31C2OA

1. DO NOT align ring gap with piston thrust side axis

For installation, reverse the removal procedure. 2. DO NOT align ring gap with piston pin bore axis
Pay attention to the following details. A. 120°

NOTE: First install spring and then rings of oil

scraper ring.

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Subsection 10 (CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER SHAFT)

CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER SHAFT 0
CRANKCASE

10 N•m
(89 lbf•in)
10 N•m
(89 lbf•in)
25 N•m MAG
(18 lbf•ft) Loctite 5910

PTO

25 N•m
(18 lbf•ft)

9
10
2
1 Engine 10 9
oil
Loctite 5910

Loctite
5 5331

11
Multi-purpose
grease

R400motr15T

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CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER SHAFT

8
Engine oil

4
Engine oil

6 20 N•m
(15 lbf•ft)
7 Finish with
70° angle
torque

Engine oil

R400motr16S

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GENERAL Use a screwdriver to check if groove in crankshaft

is aligned with the hole.
During assembly/installation, use the torque values
and service products as in the exploded views.
Clean threads before applying a threadlocker. Re-
fer to SELF-LOCKING FASTENERS and LOCTITE
APPLICATION at the beginning of this manual for
complete procedure.

 WARNING
Torque wrench tightening specifications must
strictly be adhered to.
Locking devices (ex.: locking tabs, elastic
stop nuts, self-locking fasteners, etc.) must
be installed or replaced with new ones where
specified. If the efficiency of a locking device
is impaired, it must be renewed.
1
CRANKSHAFT LOCKING
PROCEDURE R400motr235A

1. Screwdriver
Removal Lock crankshaft with crankshaft locking bolt (P/N
Unplug spark plug cable then remove the spark plug. 529 035 617).
Remove valve cover (refer to CYLINDER AND HEAD).
To place piston at TDC, pull rewind starter to rotate
crankshaft until piston is at TDC compression po-
sition. 2
Remove screw no. 1 and sealing washer no. 2.

R400motr236A
3
1. Crankshaft locking bolt
2. Front output shaft area
2
Install camshaft locking tool (P/N 529 035 926).
1
R400motr234A
NOTE: At piston TDC, the printed marks on the
camshaft timing gear have to be parallel to cylinder
1. Screw head base as per following illustration.
2. Sealing washer
3. Output shaft on front side of vehicle

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2 3 1 4 CHAIN TENSIONER PLUNGER PROTRUSION

18.5 mm to 20 mm
SERVICE LIMIT
(.71 in to .79 in)

If protrusion exceeds service limit, replace timing

chain, camshaft timing gear, chain guide and chain
tensioner guide at the same time.
Check timing chain on camshaft timing gear for ex-
cessive radial play.
Check chain condition for wear and rollers condition.

R400motr20A

1. Printed mark on camshaft timing gear

2. Cylinder head base
3. Camshaft timing gear R610motr201A 1
4. Camshaft locking tool
1. Timing chain
NOTE: The Outlander 330 is not equipped with a
If chain is excessively worn or damaged, replace it
decompressor system.
as a set (camshaft timing gear and timing chain).
TIMING CHAIN Removal
Inspection Remove:
Distance between chain tensioner guide and end – engine from vehicle
of chain tensioner housing is a general information (refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION)
about the valve train (chain) condition. – valve cover, chain tensioner and camshaft tim-
ing gear (refer to CYLINDER AND HEAD)
2 1 3
– magneto cover and rotor
(refer to MAGNETO SYSTEM)
– output shaft (refer to GEARBOX).
If the chain is not changed, note the operation di-
A rection to reinstall it in the same way.

Installation
The installation is essentially the reverse of the re-
moval procedure but, pay attention to the follow-
ing details.
Ensure to perform proper valve timing. Lock crank-
shaft and camshaft at ignition TDC (refer to CYL-
INDER AND HEAD).
R400motr21A
Install chain then, adjust chain tension (refer to
1. Timing gear CYLINDER AND HEAD).
2. Chain tensioner guide
3. Chain tensioner plunger CAUTION: Improper valve timing will damage
A. Chain tensioner plunger protrusion
engine components.

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TIMING CHAIN GUIDE CRANKCASE

Removal To reach the balancer shaft and the crankshaft, it
is necessary to separate the crankcase.
Remove:
The procedures to remove, inspect and install the
– engine from vehicle balancer shaft and the crankshaft are explain fur-
(refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION) ther in this section. For all gearbox parts refer to
– magneto and rotor (refer to MAGNETO) GEARBOX).
– bearing screw at the bottom of chain guide.
Removal
Pull the chain guide downward to remove it.
Remove:
Inspection – engine from vehicle
(refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION)
Check chain tensioner guide for wear, cracks or other
damages. Replace if necessary. – magneto housing cover and rotor
(refer to MAGNETO SYSTEM)
Installation NOTE: Oil pump removal from crankcase MAG
Clean bearing screw threads then apply Loctite 243 side not necessary, but recommended to see con-
on the screw threads. dition of oil pump (refer to LUBRICATION SYS-
TEM).
Install the guide in crankcase housing then torque
bearing screw to 10 N•m (89 lbf•in). – output shaft (refer to GEARBOX)
– timing chain (see TIMING CHAIN above)
3 1 2
– cylinder head and cylinder
(refer to CYLINDER AND HEAD)
– drive pulley (refer to CVT, see DRIVE PULLEY).
Measure axial clearance between the crankshaft
no. 3 and crankcase PTO no. 5 with a feeler gauge.

R400motr48A

1. Chain tensioner guide

2. Bearing screw
3. Crankcase MAG side

Reinstall all removed parts in accordance with the

proper installation procedures. R400motr22A

1. Feeler gauge

CRANKSHAFT AXIAL CLEARANCE

MINIMUM (new) 0.1 mm (.0039 in)
MAXIMUM (new) 0.4 mm (.0157 in)

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Subsection 10 (CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER SHAFT)

If measurement is out of specification, inspect NOTE: Hit with a soft hammer to ease lifting crank-
butting faces of crankshaft and crankcase (MAG/ case MAG.
PTO side) for excessive wear. Remove balancer shaft and crankshaft (see BAL-
Remove: ANCER SHAFT and CRANKSHAFT above).
– timing chain
Inspection
– intermediate gear
NOTE: To check some parts, it is recommended to
– retaining ring and drive gear. remove all components in both crankcase housing.
2 3 1 Clean crankcase from contaminations and blow
the oil supply lines with compressed air.

 WARNING
Use safety goggles to avoid injury to your eyes.

Check plain bearings no. 9 and no. 10 for scorings

or other damages.
Measure plain bearing inside diameter. Replace if
the measurement is out of specification.
3 2 1

R400motr23A

1. Timing chain
2. Intermediate gear
3. Drive gear

Disassembly
Remove screws retaining crankcase MAG. 4

R400motr41A

1. MAG plain bearing without groove

2. Oil bore
3. Split of the plain bearing halves
4. Cylinder base direction
A. Plain bearing inside diameter to be measured in area of oil bore

R400motr40A

19 SCREWS

Split crankcase housings.

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3 2 1 1

A
R400motr45A 2 3
R400motr42A
PUSH PLAIN BEARINGS OUTSIDE
1. PTO plain bearing without groove 1. Plain bearing remover/installer
2. Oil bore 2. Plain bearing
3. Split of the plain bearing halves 3. Crankcase PTO
4. Cylinder base direction
A. Plain bearing inside diameter to be measured in area of oil bore To install the plain bearing turn the plain bearing
remover/installer up side down.
PLAIN BEARING INSIDE DIAMETER (MAG/PTO)
NOTE: Use crankcase support MAG (P/N 529 035
SERVICE LIMIT 42.070 mm (1.6563 in) 916) and crankcase support PTO (P/N 529 035 754)
when removing or pushing plain bearing in place.
Check oil seal no. 11 if brittle, hard or otherwise
damaged. Replace if necessary. 2 1
NOTE: The oil seal is removed easily with a flat
screwdriver.

Plain Bearing Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Always support crankcase housings
properly when ball bearings, needle bearings
or plain bearings are removed. Crankcase hous-
ing damages may occur if this procedure is not
performed correctly.
NOTE: Always use a press for removal or installa-
tion of plain bearing halves.
Remove plain bearings no. 9 and no. 10 with the
plain bearing remover/installer (P/N 529 035 917). R400motr43A

1. Crankcase support MAG (P/N 529 035 916)

2. Crankcase MAG side

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2 2 1 3 4

R400motr44A 1
1. Crankcase support PTO (P/N 529 035 754)
2. Crankcase PTO side R400motr42B

NOTE: Mark oil bore position on crankcase to align 1. Mark on crankcase and oil bore position
2. Split between bearing halves
new plain bearing with crankcase thrust surface. 3. Perpendicular axle to cylinder base
4. Crankcase PTO
2 1 3 4
CAUTION: Push plain bearings MAG/PTO cor-
rectly in place to ensure oil supply to crankshaft
(oil bore and split between plain bearing halves).

R400motr41B

1. Mark on crankcase and oil bore position

2. Split between bearing halves R400motr46A
3. Perpendicular axle to cylinder base
4. Crankcase MAG PUSH PLAIN BEARINGS INSIDE
1. Plain bearing installer

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Install a new oil seal no. 11 with the crankshaft oil

2 3
seal installer (P/N 529 035 760).

R400motr24A 1 5
1. Crankshaft
2. Balancer shaft
3. Connecting rod
R400motr47A 4. Rotate crankshaft for balancer shaft removal
5. Groove for fixation at TDC
1. Crankcase PTO oil seal
2. Crankshaft oil seal installer
3. Insertion jig handle Inspection
Check balancer shaft and replace if damaged.
Assembly
Check ball bearings on MAG and PTO side for ex-
The assembly of crankcase is the reverse of re- cessive play and smooth operation. Replace if nec-
moval procedure. However, pay attention to the essary (see GEARBOX for proper procedure).
following details.
If the gear on the balancer shaft is damaged, re-
Clean oil passages and make sure they are not place balancer shaft.
clogged. Check gears on the crankshaft and replace crank-
Before closing the crankcase, refer to GEARBOX shaft if necessary (refer to CRANKSHAFT below).
to perform an inspection of gearbox parts and find
the proper procedure to clean mating surfaces, ap- Installation
ply Loctite 5910 and close crankcase with the For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
proper torquing sequence. Pay attention to following detail.
Align the dot on crankshaft gear with the balancer
BALANCER SHAFT shaft gear dot.
Removal
Split crankcase housing (refer to CRANKCASE
above).
Remove the crankshaft locking bolt.
Align the dot of crankshaft gear with the balancer
shaft gear dot then remove balancer shaft no. 4.

R400motr25A 1
1. Punched marks located in the gears
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CRANKSHAFT Connecting Rod Big End Axial Play

Using a feeler gauge, measure distance between
Removal butting face of connecting rod and crankshaft coun-
Remove: terweight. If the distance exceeds specified toler-
ance, replace the crankshaft.
– balancer shaft (see BALANCER SHAFT above)
– crankshaft no. 3. 1 2

R400motr28A

1. Crankshaft
2. Feeler gauge
R400motr26A 1 2
CONNECTING ROD BIG END
1. Crankshaft
2. Crankcase PTO
MINIMUM (new) 0.100 mm (.004 in)
Inspection MAXIMUM (new) 0.352 mm (.014 in)
Replace crankshaft if the gears are worn or other- SERVICE LIMIT 0.5 mm (.02 in)
wise damaged.
Connecting Rod/Piston Pin Clearance
Measure piston pin. Compare to inside diameter of
connecting rod no. 6.

2
1

R400motr29A

1. Bore gauge
R400motr27A 1 2 2. Connecting rod
1. Balancer gear
2. Crankshaft timing gear

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R400motr30A A
2
A. Piston pin diameter in the area of the bushing

CONNECTING ROD SMALL END DIAMETER

MINIMUM (new) 20.010 mm (.7878 in)
MAXIMUM (new) 20.020 mm (.7882 in)
SERVICE LIMIT 20.060 mm (.7898 in)

PISTON PIN DIAMETER

MINIMUM (new) 19.996 mm (.7872 in)
MAXIMUM (new) 20.000 mm (.7874 in)
R400motr32A
SERVICE LIMIT 19.980 mm (.7866 in)
1. Micrometer
2. Crankpin area for bushings
PISTON PIN BORE CLEARANCE
To measure the connecting rod big end diameter,
SERVICE LIMIT 0.080 mm (.0035 in) use the OLD screws no. 7.
If the connecting rod small end diameter is out of Install the OLD bushings no. 8 as they were mount-
specification, replace connecting rod. ed initially.
Connecting Rod Big End Radial Play Do the torque procedure as described further.
NOTE: Prior to remove connecting rod from the
crankshaft, mark big end halves together to en-
sure a correct reinstallation (cracked surface fits in
only one position).
Remove connecting rod no. 6 from crankshaft no. 3.
CAUTION: Always replace connecting rod screws
no. 7 if removing the connecting rod. It is recom-
mended to replace bushings no. 8, if connecting A
rod is installed.

R400motr33A

A. Connecting rod big end bushing

1 CRANKSHAFT PIN DIAMETER

R400motr31A MINIMUM (new) 40.009 mm (1.575 in)
1. Connecting rod screw
MAXIMUM (new) 40.025 mm (1.576 in)
Measure crankpin. Compare to inside diameter of SERVICE LIMIT 39.980 mm (1.574 in)
connecting rod big end.

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Subsection 10 (CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER SHAFT)

CONNECTING ROD BIG END DIAMETER CRANKSHAFT MAG/PTO DIAMETER

SERVICE LIMIT 40.100 mm (1.579 in) MINIMUM (new) 42.024 mm (1.6545 in)
MAXIMUM (new) 42.040 mm (1.6551 in)
CONNECTING ROD BIG END CLEARANCE
SERVICE LIMIT 42.000 mm (1.6535 in)
SERVICE LIMIT 0.09 mm (.0035 in)
CRANKSHAFT MAG RADIAL CLEARANCE
Crankshaft Radial Play MAG/PTO Side
SERVICE LIMIT 0.07 mm (.0028 in)
Measure crankshaft on MAG/PTO side. Compare
to inside diameter of MAG/PTO bushing (refer to
GEARBOX). Installation
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
Pay attention to following details.
2 Use NEW bushings no. 8, when connecting rod
big end diameter is out of specification.
1
Put bushings correctly in place and clean the split
surface on both sides (cracked area) carefully.

R400motr34A 2
1. Micrometer
2. Crankshaft area for MAG bushing

1
R400motr36A

1. Half bushing of connecting rod big end

2. Split surface of the connecting rod
3. Nose of bushing in line with connecting rod groove

Torque NEW connecting rod screws no. 7 as per

following procedure:
– Install screws with half of recommended torque
in the exploded view. Do not apply any thread
R400motr35A locker product.
1. Micrometer – Torque with the recommended values in the ex-
2. Crankshaft area for PTO bushing ploded view.
– Finish tightening the screws with an additional
70° turn using an angle torque wrench.

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CAUTION: Failure to strictly follow this proce-

dure may cause screw to loosen and lead to
engine damage. The bushing tapered end must
be against the counterweight. Besides, as the
“crankpin” screw has been stretched from the
previous installation, it is very important to use
a new screw at assembly.

R400motr25A 1
1. Punched marks located in the gears

After reinstalling of crankcase MAG, measure axial

clearance of crankshaft with a feeler gauge on the
PTO side between PTO crankcase and crankshaft
thrust surface.
CAUTION: Install crankshaft locking bolt (P/N 529
035 617) right away to put crankshaft in TDC
position before installing the camshaft and
R400motr37A
rockers (refer to CYLINDER AND HEAD).
1. Angle torque wrench

R400motr39A 1 2
1. Crankshaft locking bolt (P/N 529 035 617)
R400motr38A 2. Engagement groove for TDC position of the piston
1. Insertion of balancer shaft NOTE: Always degrease tapers on both sides of
Align the marks of crankshaft and balancer shaft. the crankshaft before reinstalling rotor or CVT.
CAUTION: Make sure the woodruff key on crank-
shaft MAG is present and correctly in place.

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GEARBOX 0
OUTPUT SHAFT AND TRANSMISSION

Engine oil
4
3
2
Engine
27 oil
11
12 29
1 20 Engine
Engine 18
13 oil
21 oil
19
4 14 28
6 7 22

23 Engine
Engine 15
5 oil 17 oil
9
Engine
oil 16
10
Loctite 243 24
10 N•m 8 Different gear Engine 26
(89 lbf•in) transmission oil 25
between
Outlander 400
and 330

R400tran31S

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CRANKCASE

10 N•m
(89 lbf•in) 25 N•m
Multi-purpose Anti-seize (18 lbf•ft)
grease lubricant 30
Loctite
5910 32
10 N•m
(89 lbf•in) 31 Multi-purpose
grease
10 N•m
59 (89 lbf•in)
25 N•m
(18 lbf•ft) Loctite
243
37 Engine
oil 41 10 N•m Loctite
10 N•m (89 lbf•in) 5910
25 N•m (89 lbf•in)
(18 lbf•ft) 36 45
Multi-purpose
25 N•m 38 grease
54
Loctite (18 lbf•ft) 42
5910
35 40 44
43 58
Engine 56
34 oil
Loctite 57
33 5910 39
25 N•m
(18 lbf•ft) 48 50
55
46 49 51
Loctite
5331
47
Multi-purpose 52
grease 8 N•m 53
(71 lbf•in)
Loctite
243

R400motr239S

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GENERAL 2 1
To remove gearbox, the engine removal is necessary.
During assembly/installation, use the torque values
and service products as in the exploded views.
Clean threads before applying a threadlocker. Re-
fer to SELF-LOCKING FASTENERS and LOCTITE
APPLICATION at the beginning of this manual for
complete procedure.

 WARNING
Torque wrench tightening specifications must
strictly be adhered to.
Locking devices (ex.: locking tabs, elastic stop
nuts, self-locking fasteners, etc.) must be in-
stalled or replaced with new ones where
R400motr195A
specified. If the efficiency of a locking device
is impaired, it must be renewed. 1. Output shaft
2. Dial indicator

To remove oil seals no. 32, no. 47, no. 58 and

no. 59, the engine removal/disassembly is NOT OUTPUT SHAFT AXIAL CLEARANCE
necessary (see OIL SEALS below). SERVICE LIMIT 0.30 mm (.012 in)

OIL SEALS If the output shaft axial clearance is out of specifi-

cation, perform the bevel gear adjustment proce-
Removal dure (see BEVEL GEAR ADJUSTMENT below).
NOTE: To remove oil seals no. 47 and/or no. 58, it is
necessary to remove drive and/or driven pulley (ies). OUTPUT SHAFT
Remove oil seals no. 32, no. 47, no. 58 and no. 59 Removal
with a small flat screwdriver.
Remove:
CAUTION: Avoid scoring crankshaft MAG end
and/or shift shaft and/or main shaft during oil – disconnect unit bolts
seal removal. NOTE: The oil seal no. 32 is easily replaced with-
out disassembly of the bearing cover no. 31. Use
Inspection the output shaft oil seal installer (P/N 529 035 941)
Check bearings behind each oil seal for contami- for installation of the oil seal.
nation and/or metal shavings.
Check oil seal running surface of main shaft, crank-
shaft MAG and shift shaft for grooves. Replace if
necessary (see GEARBOX below).

Installation
The installation is the reverse of removal procedure.
Pay attention to the following details.
Use a suitable ring to push oil seals in place.
CAUTION: Oil seal must be installed with seal-
ing lip toward engine.
Measure output shaft axial clearance prior to re- R400motr242A 2 1
move output shaft no. 1. This measure will indi- 1. Output shaft oil seal installer
cate if bevel gear adjustment is necessary. 2. Insertion jig handle

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– bearing cover screws no. 30 CAUTION: Use a soft hammer to remove output
shaft from crankcase MAG side.
3 1
– O-ring no. 4 and bearing no. 5
NOTE: Both bearings on output shaft have a tran-
sition fit.

R400motr196A 2
1. Remaining screw M8
2. Bearing cover
3. Output shaft spline R400trans04A 2 1
– bearing cover no. 31 including oil seal no. 32 1. O-ring
2. Bearing with writing to the outside

– O-ring no. 4 and bearing no. 3

R400trans03A 1 2 R400trans05A 2 1
1. Bearing cover 1. O-ring
2. Oil seal ring (apply Loctite 5910) 2. Bearing with writing to the outside

– magneto housing and rotor – shim no. 2.

(refer to MAGNETO SYSTEM)
– output shaft

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R400trans06A 1 2
R400trans07A 1
1. Shim
2. Output shaft gear 1. Soft hammer

2. Push output shaft as per following illustration.

Inspection
Check output shaft for cracks and other visible dam-
ages.
CAUTION: Always replace output shaft no. 1 and
bevel gear shaft no. 21 at the same time.
Check output shaft bearings for excessive play
and smooth operation. Replace if necessary.
Replace oil seal no. 32 if brittle, hard or damaged.
Replace O-rings no. 4 if brittle, hard or damaged.
Clean crankcase split surface and especially the
bearing areas from metal particles or other con-
tamination.
R400trans08A

Installation WAY TO PUSH THE BEVEL GEARS TOGETHER

For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
3. Install bearing cover no. 30 and measure axial
Pay attention to following details.
gap between bearing and output shaft gear with
Adjust axial play as per following procedure: a feeler gauge.
1. Use soft hammer to put bearing no. 3 exactly
in place against crankcase MAG side.

R400trans09A

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4. Remove output shaft again and rebuild it with

proper shim.
5. Take measured thickness and choose shim as
per the following table.

MEASURED THICKNESS SHIM THICKNESS

0.79 to 0.88 mm 0.70 mm
(.0311 to .0346 in) (.0276 in)
0.89 to 0.98 mm 0.80 mm
(.0350 to .0386 in) (.0315 in)
0.99 to 1.08 mm 0.90 mm
(.0390 to .0425 in) (.0354 in) R400trans11A

1.09 to 1.18mm 1.00 mm MEASURE AXIAL CLEARANCE OF BEVEL GEAR

(.0429 to .0465 in) (.0394 in)
Remove:
1.19 to 1.28 mm 1.10 mm
(.0469 to .0504 in) (.0433 in) – cylinder head and cylinder
1.29 to 1.38 mm 1.20 mm – timing chain
(.0508 to .0543 in) (.0472 in) – drive and intermediate gear of water and oil pump
1.39 to 1.48 mm 1.30 mm
(.0547 to .0583 in) (.0512 in) 3 2
1.49 to 1.58 mm 1.40 mm
(.0587 to .0622 in) (.0511 in)

6. Finish with ball bearing cover no. 31.

CRANKCASE
Disassembly
Remove:
– engine from vehicle
(refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION)
– magneto housing cover and rotor
– output shaft. R400motr197A 1
Measure the axial clearance of bevel gear with a 1. Timing chain
feeler gauge. 2. Intermediate gear
3. Drive gear
NOTE: Bevel gear axial clearance should be mea-
sured before crankcase housings separation.

BEVEL GEAR AXIAL CLEARANCE

SERVICE LIMIT 0.15 mm (.059 in)

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– screws retaining crankcase housing.

1 1 4 2 3

R400motr200A

POSITION FOR BIG FLAT SCREWDRIVER

Inspection
1 1 2 1 1
R400motr198A NOTE: To check some parts, it is recommended to
1. 14 screws M6 x 45 remove all components in both crankcase halves.
2. 2 screws M6 x 85
3. 2 screws M8 x 65 Clean crankcase from contaminations and blow
4. 1 screw M6 x 16 the oil supply lines with compressed air.
Place the crankcase housings on a wood stand, MAG
side upwards.  WARNING
Lift crankcase housing no. 35 with 2 screwdrivers. Use safety goggles to avoid injury to your eyes.

Check bearings nos. 38, no. 42, no. 43 and

no. 45 as well as needle bearings no. 36 and
no. 37 for excessive play and smooth operation.
Replace if necessary.
Check plain bearings no. 39 and no. 40 for scor-
ings or other damages.
Measure plain bearing inside diameter. Replace if
the measurement is out of specification (refer to
CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER SHAFT, see CRANK-
CASE).
R400motr199A
Bearing Removal Procedure
POSITION FOR BIG FLAT SCREWDRIVER
 WARNING
Clean oil, outside and inside, from housing.

CAUTION: Make sure to support crankcase hous-

ings properly when ball bearings, needle bear-
ings or plain bearings are removed; otherwise,
crankcase housings could be damaged.

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To remove bevel gear needle bearing no. 36 and Ball bearings no. 38 and no. 45 can be easily re-
main shaft needle bearing no. 37, use a punch. moved with a suitable pusher from outside in.
The oil seals no. 46, no. 49, no. 60 and no. 61 are
removed easily with a flat screwdriver.
NOTE: To remove oil seals no. 34, no. 49, no. 60
and no. 61, the engine removal/disassembly is NOT
necessary (see OIL SEAL PROCEDURE above).
For ball bearing no. 47, remove screw no. 43 then
push bearing from outside in with a punch.

1 2

R400trans12A 1 2
1. Bevel gear needle bearing
2. Punch

2 1

R400trans14a
tra
1. Screw M6
2. Main ball bearing PTO side

Use needle bearing remover (P/N 529 035 756) to

remove needle bearing no. 48.

R400trans13A

1. Main shaft needle bearing location

2. Punch

Remove plain bearings no. 39 and no. 40 with the

proper plain bearing remover (refer to CRANKSHAFT/
BALANCER SHAFT).
To remove ball bearings no. 42 and no. 43, use a
blind hole bearing puller.
R400motr201a

R610outi03A

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Bearing Installation Procedure

1 2 3
Unless otherwise instructed, never use hammer
to install ball bearings, needle bearings or plain
bearings. Use press machine only.

 WARNING
Clean oil, outside and inside, from housing.

Install plain bearings no. 40 and no. 41 with the

proper plain bearing installer (refer to CRANKSHAFT/
BALANCER SHAFT).
NOTE: Place crankcase housings on a wood stand,
MAG side upwards before installing needle bear-
ings no. 38 and no. 39.

NEEDLE BEARING INSTALLER

R400motr203A
Main shaft bearing 529 035 762
1. Bevel gear needle bearing
Bevel gear bearing 529 035 763 2. Needle bearing installer
3. Insertion jig handle
Starter drive bearing 529 035 943
Install needle bearing no. 46 using needle bearing
installer (P/N 529 035 934) and insertion jig handle
Install needle bearing no. 37 with the needle bear-
(P/N 420 877 650).
ing installer (P/N 529 035 762) and insertion jig
handle (P/N 420 877 650).
1 2 3

R400motr241A

1. Starter drive needle bearing PTO side

R400motr202A 2. Needle bearing installer

1. Main shaft needle bearing CAUTION: Ball bearings have to be installed with
2. Needle bearing installer
3. Insertion jig handle closed bearing cage to the engine outside.
Install needle bearing no. 36 using needle bearing Use a suitable installer for installing ball bearings
installer (P/N 529 035 763) and insertion jig handle no. 38, no. 42, no. 43 and no. 45.
(P/N 420 877 650).

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Install new oil seals with the proper installer.

3 2 1
OIL SEAL INSTALLER
Crankshaft oil seal 529 035 760
Balancer shaft oil seal 529 035 933
Main shaft oil seal 529 035 934

3 2 1

R400motr206A

1. Main shaft oil seal PTO side

2. Oil seal installer
3. Insertion jig handle

Assembly
The assembly of crankcase is essentially the re-
verse of removal procedure. However, pay atten-
R400motr204A
tion to the following details.
1. Crankcase oil seal PTO side Clean oil passages and make sure they are not
2. Oil seal installer clogged.
3. Insertion jig handle
Clean all metal components in a solvent.
Crankcase mating surfaces are best cleaned using
a combination of the chisel gasket remover (P/N
413 708 500) and a brass brush. Brush a first pass
in one direction then make the final brushing per-
pendicularly (90°) to the first pass cross (hatch).
CAUTION: Do not wipe with rags. Use a new clean
hand towel only.
IMPORTANT: When beginning the application of
the crankcase sealant, the assembly and the first
torquing should be done within 10 minutes. It is sug-
gested to have all you need on hand to save time.
NOTE: It is recommended to apply this specific
sealant as described here to get a uniform applica-
tion without lumps. If you do not use the roller meth-
R400motr205 1 4 2 3 od, you may use your finger to uniformly distribute
1. Balancer shaft oil seal PTO side the sealant (unlike the Drei Bond sealing compound,
2. Oil seal installer using a finger will not affect the adhesion).
3. Insertion jig handle
4. Bore for engine blow-by Use the silicone-based Loctite 5910 (P/N 293 800
081) on mating surfaces.
NOTE: The sealant curing time is similar to the
Loctite 518 without using the Primer N.

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CAUTION: Do not use Loctite 515 or 518 to seal

crankcase. Do not use Loctite Primer N with the
Loctite 5910. Using these products or non silicone-
based sealant over a previously sealed crankcase
with Loctite 5910 will lead to poor adhesion and
possibly a leaking crankcase. These products are
chemically incompatible. Even after cleaning, the
Loctite 5910 would leave incompatible microscop-
ic particles.
Use a plexiglas plate and apply some sealant on it.
Use a soft rubber roller (50 - 75 mm (2 - 3 in))
(available in arts products suppliers for printmak-
ing) and roll the sealant to get a thin uniform coat
on the plate (spread as necessary). When ready,
apply the sealant on crankcase mating surfaces.
R400motr215A 2 1 3
1. O-ring
2. Distance sleeve
3. Main shaft end PTO side

Torque crankcase screws by hand as per following

sequence. Repeat procedure, retightening all screws
to 10 N•m (89 lbf•in).

17 16 15 14 9 5 7 3 1 2

F12R17A

Do not apply in excess as it will spread out inside

crankcase.
NOTE: Do not use Loctite Primer N with this seal-
ant. The sealant curing time is similar to the Loc-
tite 518 without using the Primer N, which is 4 to
24 hours.
CAUTION: Do not forget to place O-ring no. 28 in- 18 19 8 4 6 10 11 12 13
R400motr207A
cluding distance sleeve. Chamfered bore of dis-
tance sleeve has to face the engine.

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Subsection 11 (GEARBOX)

GEARBOX – shift fork shaft no. 11

1
General
The only difference between gearbox of the Out-
lander 400 to 330 is the transmission ratio of gears
no. 22 and no. 29 (high range gear).
During and after gearbox disassembly, inspect the
condition of each part closely. In particular, check for:
– gear teeth damage
– worn or scoured bearing surfaces
– worn or scoured shift fork
– worn or scoured shift fork shaft
– rounded engagement dogs and slots
R400trans16A
– bent shift forks
1. Shift fork shaft
– bent shift fork shaft
– shift fork no. 12.
– worn shift fork engagement pins
– worn tracks on shift drum 1
– worn shift fork engagement groove
– worn splines on shafts and gears.

Removal
Remove output shaft.
Separate crankcase.
Remove:
– balancer shaft
– parking lever no. 7
– shift shaft no. 6

R400trans17A

1. Shift fork (engaged in main shaft gear)

Disengage shift fork no. 13 from shift drum no. 9.

R400trans15A 2 1
1. Parking lever
2. Shift shaft

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– gear selection no. 22, thrust washer no. 23, re-

1 2
verse gear no. 25, needle bearing no. 24 and
shim no. 26
– distance sleeve no. 14, thrust washer no. 15, in-
termediate gear no. 16, needle bearing no. 17
and intermediate gear shaft no. 18.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove index lever
no. 8. Check index lever for visible damage and if
it moves freely. Replace if necessary.

Inspection
Check both shift forks for visible damage, wear or
bent shift fork claws.
Measure the shift fork claw thickness.
R400motr208A
SHIFT FORK CLAW THICKNESS
1. Shift fork engagement pin
2. Shift drum MINIMUM (new) 4.800 mm (.189 in)
Insert a flat screwdriver in the slot of index lever MAXIMUM (new) 4.900 mm (.193 in)
no. 8. Turn screwdriver counterclockwise and re-
move shift drum. SERVICE LIMIT 4.750 mm (.187 in)

R400trans18A 1 2
R400trans19A 1
1. Index lever
2. Shift drum 1. Micrometer
A. Shift fork claw thickness
Remove:
Check shift drum tracks for scoring or heavy wear
– shift fork no. 13 like rounded engagement slots.
– bevel gear shaft no. 21 with low range gear as- Check index washer on shift drum for scoring or
sembly visible damages.
– main gear no. 27
– O-ring no. 28 including distance sleeve from
main shaft on engine PTO side
– main shaft with high range gear assembly

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Replace isolating washer no. 10 if there are signs

1 A 2
of wear or visible damages.
1 2

R400motr211A

1. Main gear
2. Caliper
A. Gap for engagement of shift fork

R400motr210A 3 Check main shaft for wear.

1. Track for the low/reverse gear shift fork
2. Track for the high gear shift fork MAINSHAFT
3. Isolating washer on the shift drum
SERVICE LIMIT
Check shift shaft no. 6 for worn splines and gears.
MAG SIDE 17.990 mm (.708 in)
Parking lever no. 7 for cracks or other damages.
Index lever with roller no. 8 must have free move- PTO SIDE 24.950 mm (.982 in)
ment.
Measure the gap of shift fork engagement groove. 2 1
NOTE: Both gears no. 22 and no. 27 have same
gap width and same service limit.

GAP OF SHIFT FORK ENGAGEMENT GROOVE

R400trans20A
MINIMUM (new) 5.00 mm (.197 in)
1. Mag side
MAXIMUM (new) 5.10 mm (.201 in) 2. PTO side

SERVICE LIMIT 5.20 mm (.205 in) Check bevel gear shaft.

BEVEL GEAR SHAFT

SERVICE LIMIT
PTO SIDE 24.990 mm (.984 in)

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Install:
1
– intermediate gear shaft no. 18, needle bearing
no. 17, intermediate gear no. 16, thrust washer
no. 15 and distance sleeve no. 14
– shim no. 26, needle bearing no. 24, reverse
gear no. 25, thrust washer no. 23 and gear se-
lection no. 22
– main shaft with high range gear assembly
– O-ring no. 28 including distance sleeve on main
shaft end PTO side
CAUTION: Place O-ring no. 28 including distance
sleeve right away. Chamfered bore of distance
R400trans21A
sleeve has to face the engine.
1. PTO side

Check all bearings, bearing points, tooth flanks,

taper grooves and annular grooves. Annular grooves
must have sharp edges.
Replace gears only together with the correspond-
ing meshing gears.
NOTE: Always replace circlips and use special pli-
ers to install them.
Check all shims for wear. Always replace shim by
a new one with the same thickness, when reas-
sembling the gearbox with existing output shaft
no. 1 and bevel gear shaft no. 21.

R400motr215A 2 1 3
1. O-ring
2. Distance sleeve
3. Main shaft end PTO side

– main gear no. 27

2
– bevel gear shaft no. 21 with low range gear as-
sembly
NOTE: If a new bevel gear assembly no. 1 and
3 no. 21 is used, it is necessary to make the shim
1
adjustment. See below. If the existing bevel gear
R610motr183A
is used, it is mandatory to use new shims no. 19,
1. Thrust washer for adjusting the bevel gear crankcase on CVT side no. 26 with same thickness and also new axial
2. Area where wear signs appear
3. Adjustment thickness of the washer needle bearing no. 20
– shift forks no. 13 and no. 12.
Installation
Put shift forks in place and afterward insert pin
For installation, reverse the removal procedure. no. 11 with the chamfer on top for a better instal-
Pay attention to the following details. lation of crankcase MAG side.
NOTE: Run all gears before installing the crank-
case MAG.

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Insert a flat screwdriver in the slot of index lever Bevel Gear Adjustment
no. 8. Turn screwdriver counterclockwise and in-
Use following course of calculation to adjust bevel
stall shift drum on park position as per the follow-
gear in place between crankcase PTO and MAG.
ing illustration.
NOTE: Only necessary if the output shaft axial
clearance of the bevel gear is out of specification.
Measure following items and enter measurement
in the following list:

LETTER MEASUREMENT 1 MEASUREMENT 2

A 2 mm (.0787 in) 2 mm (.0787 in)

F
R400trans22A 1 2
1. Park position (flat area on index washer) G
2. Index lever
H
Insert shift shaft no. 6 with mark in line to first tooth
on shift drum. I

R400trans23A 1 2
1. Mark on shift shaft
2. First tooth on shift drum

Install parking lever no. 7.

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B H

C G F

D(E) I(J)

Crankcase mating surface

Output shaft mating surface

R400trans27S

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Measure shim on MAG side: • C = Distance between butting face (MAG side)
NOTE: Clean mating surface of crankcase before to mating surface of crankcase MAG.
measurement. Refer to crankcase assembly pro-
cedure.
• A = 2 mm (.0787 in) nominal thickness of axial
needle bearing no. 20.
• B = Distance between butting face and theoret-
ical center of bevel gear taper. K is defined by
manufacturer and written on surface of bevel
gear PTO end.
Use following course of calculation to find out val-
ue B.
B = (K/100) + 37.8
NOTE: Value K is a number between - 10 and + 10
and equals the (±) deviation to the nominal value
of 37.8 mm (1.488 in) in hundreth of a millimeter. R400trans25A 2 1
For example, number K = - 3 equals - 0.03 mm 1. Depth gauge — measurement C
(- 0.0012 in) to the nominal value of 37.8 mm. 2. Butting face inside of crankcase MAG

B = (-3/100) + 37.8 = 37.77 • D = Theoretical shim thickness.

• E = Shim selected in accordance with D.
Use following course of calculation to get the the-
oretical thickness D for washer no. 19.
D=B-C-A
NOTE: Take theoretical value D and choose shim
E (MAG side shim) from the below table.
2
CALCULATED THICKNESS SHIM NUMBER
(D) (E)
1.20 mm to 1.29 mm
120
(.0472 to .0508 in)
1
1.30 mm to 1.39 mm
130
(.0512 to .0547 in)
R400tran24B

1.40 mm to 1.49 mm
1. Bevel gear 140
2. Area of written number K to find out value B (.0551 to .0587 in)
1.50 mm to 1.59 mm
150
(.0591 to .0626 in)
1.60 mm to 1.69 mm
160
(.0630 to .0665 in)
1.70 mm to 1.79 mm
170
(.0669 to .0705 in)
1.80 mm to 1.89 mm
180
(.0709 to .0744 in)

NOTE: For example, if the measured thickness is

1.53 mm (.0602 in), choose the shim 150. The shim
number 150 represents a value equal at 1.50 mm
(.0591 in).

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Subsection 11 (GEARBOX)

Measure shim on PTO side:

NOTE: Clean mating surfaces of crankcase before
measurement. Refer to crankcase assembly pro-
cedure.
• F = Distance between mating surface (crank-
case PTO) to ball bearing inner race.

R400trans29A

• I = Theoretical shim thickness.

• J = Shim selected in accordance with I.
Use following course of calculation to get the the-
oretical thickness I for washer no. 27.
I=F+G-H-A-E
NOTE: Take theoretical value I and choose shim J
(PTO side shim) from the below table.

R400trans26A 2 1 3 CALCULATED THICKNESS SHIM NUMBER

(I) (J)
1. Ball bearing inner race
2. Mating surface of crankcase PTO 1.22 mm to 1.31 mm
3. Depth gauge 120
(.0480 to .0516 in)
• G = Distance between mating surface of crank- 1.32 mm to 1.41 mm
case MAG and butting face. 130
(.0519 to .0555 in)
1.42 mm to 1.51 mm
140
(.0559 to .0594 in)
1.52 mm to 1.61 mm
150
(.0598 to .0634 in)
1.62 mm to 1.71 mm
160
(.0638 to .0673 in)
1.72 mm to 1.81 mm
170
(0.0677 to .0713 in)
1.82 mm to 1.91 mm
180
(.0717 to .0752 in)

NOTE: For example, if the measured thickness is

1.53 mm (.0602 in), choose the shim 150.
NOTE: Bevel gear axial clearance of 0.02 to 0.11 mm
(.00079 to .00433 in) is included in the above table.
R400trans28A 1
1. Butting surface

• H = Distance between butting faces of bevel gear

shaft.

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Example Installation
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
LETTER MEASUREMENT 1
Pay attention to the following details.
A 2 mm (.0787 in) CAUTION: Don’t forget thrust washer no. 15 and
B 37.760 mm (1.487 in) no. 22.
First install intermediate gear then main shaft and
C 34.040 mm (1.340 in) afterward the bevel gear.
D 1.72 mm (.068 in)
3 1 4 2
E 170
F 51.800 mm (2.039 in)
G 39.080 mm (1.539 in)
H 85.680 mm (3.373 in)
I 1.500 mm (.059 in)
J 140

Shim on MAG side:

The measure A is 2 mm (.0787 in).
R400trans30A
Note the measure indicates on bevel gear in the
1. Intermediate gear
box B. Example: 37.760 mm (1.487 in). 2. Main shaft
3. Thrust washer after main gear on bevel gear
Measure the distance C then indicates its value in 4. Thrust washer between distance sleeve and reverse gear
the box C. Example: 34.040 mm (1.340 in).
Install the shift drum.
B-C-A=D
(37.760 - 34.040 - 2 = 1.72 mm). 1 8
In accordance with the appropriate table, you need 7
5
a shim number 170.
Shim on PTO side:
Measure the distance F. Indicate this value in the
box F. Example: 51.800 mm (2.039 in).
Measure the distance G. Note this value in the 6
box G. Example: 39.080 mm (1.539 in). 2
Measure the distance between both butting sur- 3 4
R400motr212A

face of bevel gear shaft. This is the value H. Exam-

1. Parking stop location
ple: 85.680 mm (3.373 in). 2. Reverse stop location
3. Neutral stop location
F+G-H-A-E=I 4.
5.
High gear stop location
Low gear stop location
(51.800 + 39.080 - 85.680 - 2 - 1.70 = 1.50 mm). 6. Contact to stop location for neutral/park position
7. Contact to reverse stop location
NOTE: The shim number 170 represents a value 8. Pin to align isolating and index washer
equal at 1.70 mm (.0669 in). If a shim 160 was re- NOTE: Run all gears as a final function check be-
quired, its value would be 1.60 mm (.0630 in). fore reassembling crankcase MAG.
In accordance with the appropriate table, you need
a shim number 140.

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SHIFTING INDICATOR SWITCH

Test
Prior to remove parts from vehicle and/or engine
perform general test as per following procedure:
– Unplug connector from vehicle wire harness.

R400motr213A 1 2 3
1. Blue wire for contact to parking gear
2. Brown wire for contact to reverse gear
3. Green/yellow wire for contact to neutral gear

Remove screw(s) retaining shifting indicator switch

wire(s).
Unscrew the shifting indicator switches no. 55.
4 1 2 3 5
R400motr216A
NOTE: Remove the shifting indicator switches
1. Blue wire for contact to parking gear one at a time.
2. Brown wire for contact to reverse gear
3. Green/yellow wire for contact to neutral gear
4. Shifting indicator connector to dash board Test
5. Oil pressure area
Check if shifting indicator switches work properly
– Put vehicle in park, reverse or neutral position and as per following procedure:
use a multimeter to measure the electric passage
– Put shift drum in park, reverse or neutral position.
from connector (specific cable) to engine ground.
– Use a multimeter to measure electric passage
NOTE: For example, shift gear to park position
and measure from blue cable of connector to en- from specific shifting indicator switch to engine
gine ground. ground.
In case of an electrical failure check wire harness Check wiring harness as per following procedure:
no. 54 and/or shifting indicator switch no. 55 (see Install a pin in the connector.
TEST below).
NOTE: The engine removal is not necessary to
reach the shifting indicator switches.
To reach the shifting indicator switches, remove:
– CVT cover
– driven pulley.

Removal
NOTE: Clean area from dirt and belt dust before
removing parts.
Remove: R610motr196A

– screw no. 57
– protection sheet no. 56. – Place one probe of multimeter on the pin and
the other on the opposite side of wire harness
NOTE: Clean area from dirt and belt dust before (specific cable).
removing shifting indicator switch(es).
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NOTE: The alligator clip is recommended. Inspection

Replace wire harness no. 54 if damaged, brittle, Check if starter drive pinion is free of movement.
hard or otherwise damaged.
NOTE: Centrifugal weights avoid disengaging of
If the shifting indicator switch and its harness are the pinion while starting the engine.
good, check the vehicle harness and/or indicator
lights. 3
2
Installation
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
Pay attention to the following details.
If all switches are removed, take care to put back
wires at the proper location.
Take care do not damage shifting indicator switch-
es threads during installation.
R400motr217A 1
STARTER DRIVE PINION 1. Starter drive pinion
2. Starting position (spring released)
Removal 3. Gear is engaged drive pulley fixed half (spring loaded)

Remove: Replace needle bearing no. 46 if damaged (see

CRANKCASE above).
– drive pulley (refer to CVT)
Check starter drive pinion cover for crack and clean
– screw no. 53 retaining starter drive pinion cover
it before reinstallation.
NOTE: Do not lose shims no. 50, no. 52 and/or
Check bore inside starter drive pinion cover if dam-
spring no. 49 during removal of starter pinion cover.
aged, worn or otherwise damaged. Replace as
– starter drive pinion cover no. 51 necessary.
– starter drive pinion no. 48.
Installation
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
3 NOTE: Apply multi-purpose grease inside starter
drive pinion cover.
4

5
1
6

R400motr240A

1. Starter drive pinion cover

2. Starter drive pinion
3. Screw
4. Shim
5. Shim
6. Spring

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CVT 0
NOTE: This is a lubrication free system except drive pulley one-way clutch.

Anti-seize lubricant
35 32
29
34 33 30
25

20 27
27 24 4 31
Degrease
28
9 16
15 23 26
22
21 60 N•m 3
Anti-seize (44 lbf•ft)
lubricant 17 10
18
12
76
6 N•m 13
(44 lbf•in) 8
19
14
11
5
100 N•m
(74 lbf•ft)

1
7 N•m
(62 lbf•in)

R400motr238S

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GENERAL CAUTION: These pulleys have metric threads.

Do not use imperial thread puller. Always tight-
NOTE: For a better understanding, the following en puller by hand to ensure that the drive pulley
illustrations are taken with engine out of vehicle. has the same type of threads (metric vs impe-
To perform the following instructions, it is not nec- rial) before tightening completely.
essary to remove engine.
This CVT is lubrication free. Never lubricate any com- BELT REPLACEMENT
ponents except drive pulley one-way clutch.
During assembly/installation, use the torque values Removal
and service products as in the exploded views. Remove:
Clean threads before applying a threadlocker. Refer – LH engine side panel
to SELF-LOCKING FASTENERS and LOCTITE AP-
– LH footwell.
PLICATION at the beginning of this manual for com-
plete procedure. Unscrew clamps retaining CVT cover hoses.
Remove:
 WARNING – screws no. 1 with mounted rubber bushings CVT
Torque wrench tightening specifications must cover no. 2 and gasket no. 3.
strictly be adhered to.
Locking devices (ex.: locking tabs, elastic stop
nuts, self-locking fasteners, cotter pin, etc.)
must be installed or replaced with new ones
where specified. If the efficiency of a locking
device is impaired, it must be renewed.

 WARNING
Never touch CVT while engine is running. Nev-
er drive vehicle when CVT cover is removed.

 WARNING R400motr155A 3 1 2 4
Any drive pulley repairs must be performed by
an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer. Sub- 1. CVT cover
2. Gasket
component installation and assembly toler- 3. Intake for air cooling
ances require strict adherence to procedures 4. Air outlet
detailed. NOTE: Remove the center top screw last. This
screw supports the cover during removal.
 WARNING Open driven pulley with the driven pulley expand-
Never use any type of impact wrench at drive er (P/N 529 035 747).
pulley removal and installation.

 WARNING
The clutch assembly is a precisely balanced
unit. Never replace parts with used parts from
another clutch assembly.

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Screw tool in the threaded hole of driven pulley

and tighten to open the pulley.

R400motr158A 1
1. Drive belt
A. Belt width

Installation
R400motr156A 2 1 For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
Pay attention to following details.
1. Driven pulley expander
2. Fixed half of driven pulley The maximum drive belt life span is obtained when
To remove belt no. 4, slip the belt over the top edge the drive belt has the proper rotation direction. In-
of sliding half, as shown. stall it so the arrow printed on belt is pointing to-
wards the back of the vehicle.
NOTE: Put a small amount of Loctite 5910 in the
groove of CVT cover to ease installation of CVT
2 cover with gasket no. 3.
Install the center top screw of cover in first.
Install the other screws then torque them in a criss-
cross sequence.

DRIVE PULLEY
1

R400motr157A

1. Screw in of driven pulley expander

2. Removal direction for belt

Inspection
Inspect belt for cracks, fraying or abnormal wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check drive belt width. Replace if it is out of spec-
ification (see table below).
DRIVE BELT WIDTH R400motr159A 2 1 3
NEW NOMINAL 32.00 mm (1.260 in) 1. Belt
2. Drive pulley
3. Driven pulley
SERVICE LIMIT 30.00 mm (1.181 in)

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Removal of Drive Pulley

Remove belt no. 4.
NOTE: To remove drive pulley, two procedures can
be followed.

 WARNING
Drive pulley screw has a left-hand thread.

First possible procedure:

– Remove the spark plug (refer to CYLINDER AND
HEAD).
– Put piston at TDC and lock crankshaft with crank-
shaft locking bolt (P/N 529 035 617).

R400motr161A 1 3 2
2
1. Clutch holding tool (P/N 529 006 400)
2. Drive pulley sliding half
3. Area to place holding tool hook

CAUTION: Prior to removing the drive pulley,

mark sliding half and governor cup together to
ensure correct reinstallation. There are only 4
levers mounted out of 6 possible positions for
1 the Outlander 400 execution. On the Outlander
330, there are 3 levers mounted out of 6 possi-
R400motr236A ble positions.
1. Crankshaft locking bolt
2. Output shaft (front side)
1 2

Second possible procedure:

– Block drive pulley with clutch holding tool (P/N 529
006 400).

R400motr164A

1. Mark on drive pulley sliding half

2. Mark on governor cup

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Remove drive pulley screw no. 5, spring washer Disassembly of Drive Pulley
no. 6 and thrust washer no. 7.
Governor Cup
Carefully lift governor cup no. 10 until slider shoes
no. 11 come at their highest position into guides.
Sliding Half
Unscrew lock nut no. 12 and remove centrifugal
lever pivot bolt no. 13.
NOTE: Outlander 400 shows 4 lever pivot bolt and
Outlander 330 only 3 levers.
Remove centrifugal lever no. 14.

R400motr162A 4 3 2 1
1. Drive pulley screw
2. Spring washer
3. Thrust washer
4. Drive pulley sliding half
R400motr165A 1 3 2
 WARNING 1. Lock nut
2. Centrifugal lever pivot bolt
Sliding half of drive pulley is spring loaded. 3. Centrifugal lever

Push the sliding half no. 8 of the drive pulley by hand Fixed Half
then remove the screw completely.
Slowly release sliding half.
 WARNING
Always wear safety glasses to remove spring
Screw clutch puller (P/N 529 035 746) in fixed half sleeves.
no. 9 then withdraw fixed pulley.

R400motr163A 2 1
1. Clutch puller
2. Fixed half

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Pull one-way clutch no. 15 slowly until the half of

spring sleeves no. 16 is visible.  WARNING
This procedure must be performed in a well-
ventilated area.

CAUTION: To avoid damage, make sure clean-

er does not contact the crankshaft seal.
Remove all hardened oil deposits that have baked
on crankshaft and pulley tapered surfaces with
coarse or medium steel wool and/or sand paper
no. 600.
CAUTION: Do not use any other type of abrasive.
Reclean mounting surfaces with paper towel and
4
cleaning solvent.
Wipe off the mounting surfaces with a clean, dry
paper towel.
CAUTION: Mounting surfaces must be free of any
oil, cleaner or towel residue.

R400motr166A 2 3 1
1. One-way clutch
2. Fixed half
3. Spring sleeve area
4. Direction of removal

Hold both spring sleeves with fingers and release

them when one-way clutch is out of engagement.
1 2

R400motr168A 1
1. Taper of fixed half
R400motr167A 2 1 Only use petrol base cleaner when cleaning bush-
1. Spring ings no. 17 and no. 18.
2. Spring sleeve
CAUTION: Do not use acetone to clean bushing.
Cleaning of Drive Pulley
Inspection of Drive Pulley
Clean pulley faces and shaft with fine steel wool and
dry cloth. Drive Pulley
Using a paper towel with cleaning solvent, clean Drive pulley should be inspected annually.
crankshaft tapered end and the taper inside of the Governor Cup
fixed half of the drive pulley, crankshaft threads
and threads of drive pulley screw no. 5. Check governor cup for cracks or other visible dam-
ages. Replace if necessary.

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Roller
Check each roller no. 19 for roundness of external
diameter.
NOTE: Replace governor cup if the roller does not
move freely.
Measure the roller diameter. If a roller is out of spec-
ification, replace governor cup. 1

ROLLER DIAMETER
MINIMUM (new) 13.70 mm (.539 in)
MAXIMUM (new) 13.90 mm (.547 in) R400motr170A

SERVICE LIMIT 13.20 mm (.519 in) 1. Contact surface to the roller

Centrifugal Lever Pivot Bolt  WARNING

Measure diameter of centrifugal lever pivot bolt Whenever replacing centrifugal levers, al-
no. 13, replace if it is out of specification. ways replace all levers at the same time. Oth-
erwise, the drive pulley will be unbalanced
A (because of lever differences).

Slider Shoe
Check slider shoes no. 11 for visible wear and re-
place if damaged.
R400motr169A 1 NOTE: If necessary, use a screwdriver to remove
1. Centrifugal lever pivot bolt slider shoes.
A. Measure diameter here

CENTRIFUGAL LEVER PIVOT BOLT DIAMETER

MINIMUM (new) 6.078 mm (.239 in)
MAXIMUM (new) 6.100 mm (.240 in)
SERVICE LIMIT 6.00 mm (.236 in)

Centrifugal Lever
Check bushing diameter in the centrifugal lever
no. 14 for wear. If a centrifugal lever must be re-
placed, replace all levers at the same time.
CENTRIFUGAL LEVER BORE DIAMETER
SERVICE LIMIT 6.200 mm (.244 in)
R400motr171A 1
Replace centrifugal lever no. 14 with screws no. 13 1. Slider shoe
and lock nuts no. 12 if the contact surfaces show Sliding Half
heavy visible wear.
Check sliding half for cracks and sliding contact
surface for excessive wear. Replace sliding half if
necessary.

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Measure centrifugal lever pivot bolt bores. Replace

A
sliding half if bores are out of specification or dam-
aged.

R400motr172A
R400motr174A 1
A. Centrifugal lever pivot bolt bore diameter 1. Bushing on governor cup side
A. Bore diameter of bushing

CENTRIFUGAL LEVER PIVOT BOLT BORE SLIDING HALF LARGE BUSHING

DIAMETER
MAXIMUM (new) 30.000 mm (1.181 in)
MINIMUM (new) 6.113 mm (.241 in)
MAXIMUM (new) 30.020 mm (1.182 in)
MAXIMUM (new) 6.171 mm (.243 in)
SERVICE LIMIT 30.200 mm (1.189 in)
SERVICE LIMIT 6.300 mm (.248 in)
Replace sliding half if bushings no. 17 and/or no. 18
Measure bushing diameters of sliding half.
is(are) out of specification. Visually inspect coatings.
Use a dial bore gauge to measure bushing diame-
ter. Measuring point must be at least 5 mm (1/4 in) Fixed Half
from bushing edge. Check fixed half contact surface to the governor
cup for scorings and other damages. If so, replace
fixed half.

R400motr173A 1
1. Bushing on fixed half side
A. Bore diameter of bushing

SLIDING HALF SMALL BUSHING

MINIMUM (new) 55.000 mm (2.165 in)
MAXIMUM (new) 55.020 mm (2.166 in) R400motr175A 1
SERVICE LIMIT 55.200 mm (2.173 in) 1. Visually check here

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Subsection 12 (CVT)

Check for any marks on fixed half plate. Replace if Measure length of spring sleeve no. 16 and check
necessary. if edges on top of the spring sleeve are excessive-
Check ring gear teeth for excessive wear or other ly worn. If out of specifications, replace both
damage. Replace fixed half if necessary. spring sleeves and springs at the same time.

 WARNING SPRING SLEEVE LENGTH

Fixed half and ring gear are balanced together. SERVICE LIMIT 9 mm (.276 in)
Always replace both parts together otherwise
severe injury and/or damages may occur. Assembly of Drive Pulley
For assembly, reverse the disassembly procedure.
Spring Pay attention to following details.
Measure spring free length and squareness. If spring NOTE: Lubricate spring sleeve no. 16 prior to re-
is out of specification, replace by a new. install the one-way clutch.
SPRING FREE LENGTH CAUTION: Centrifugal lever no. 14 and rollers
no. 19 must move easily after installation.
SERVICE LIMIT 75 mm (2.953 in)
Insert slider shoes into governor cup to properly
slide in guides.
CLUTCH SPRING SQUARENESS
SERVICE LIMIT 4 mm (.157 in) Installation of Drive Pulley
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
One-Way Clutch Pay attention to the following details.
Check bearings no. 20 for excessive play and
smooth operation. Replace one-way clutch if nec-
 WARNING
essary. Do not apply anti-seize or any lubricant on
crankshaft and drive pulley tapers.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the inside
of one-way clutch no. 15 during bearing removal.
 WARNING
Never use any type of impact wrench at drive
pulley removal and installation.

Clean mounting surfaces as described in CLEAN-

ING above.
Install drive pulley on crankshaft extension.
Install spring washer no. 6 with its concave side
towards drive pulley then install drive pulley screw
no. 5.
3
 WARNING
1 Never substitute spring washer and/or screw
R400motr176A 2 with jobber ones. Always use Bombardier gen-
1. One-way clutch uine parts for this particular case.
2. Bearings
3. Drive pulley sliding half side
Install clutch holding tool (P/N 529 006 400) and
BUSHING BORE DIAMETER torque screw to 100 N•m (74 lbf•ft).

MAXIMUM (new) 39.990 mm (1.574 in)  WARNING

MAXIMUM (new) 40.085 mm (1.578 in) Drive pulley screw has a left-hand thread.
SERVICE LIMIT 40.100 mm (1.579 in)

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Subsection 12 (CVT)

2 1 1 2

R400motr177A

1. Clutch holding tool (P/N 529 006 400)

2. Drive pulley removal/installation area R400motr178A

1. Clutch holding tool (P/N 529 035 771)

DRIVEN PULLEY 2. Driven pulley fixed half

Removal of Driven Pulley Second possible procedure:

Remove: – Block driven pulley with clutch holding tool
(P/N 529 006 400) then remove the driven pul-
– belt no. 4 (see BELT REPLACEMENT above) ley bolt no. 21 and the washer no. 22.
– driven pulley.
1
3 2 1

R400motr180A
2
1. Fixed half of driven pulley
2. Sliding half of driven pulley R400motr179A
3. Spring
1. Clutch holding tool (P/N 529 006 400)
NOTE: Two procedures can be carried out to re- 2. Driven pulley fixed half
move driven pulley.
First possible procedure:
– Block driven pulley fixed half with clutch holding
tool (P/N 529 035 771) then remove the driven
pulley bolt no. 21 and the washer no. 22.

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Disassembly of Driven Pulley CAUTION: To avoid damage, make sure clean-

er does not contact the countershaft seal.
Fixed Half
Remove retaining ring no. 23 and lift torque gear 1
no. 24.
NOTE: The following procedure is not necessary
except if ball bearing or shaft must be removed.
Refer to INSPECTION before proceeding.
Heat ball bearing area up to 100°C (212°F) before
removing ball bearing.
Use a soft hammer to push shaft no. 25 with bear-
ing no. 26 out of fixed half.
1 2

R400motr182A 2
1. Main shaft support
2. Sealing lip of countershaft oil seal

Inspection
Sliding Half
Check bushings no. 27 for cracks, scratch and for
free movement when assembled to sliding half.
Using a dial bore gauge, measure bushing diame-
ter. Measuring point must be at least 5 mm (1/4 in)
from bushing edge.
This bushing is not replaceable. Replace sliding
R400motr181A half if bushings no. 27 are out of specification. Vi-
1. Soft hammer sually inspect coatings.
2. Shaft
1
Remove shaft from ball bearing.

Cleaning of Driven Pulley

To remove a dust deposit from cam or shaft, use
a dry cloth.
Clean pulley faces and shaft with fine steel wool
and dry cloth.
Use pulley flange cleaner (P/N 413 711 809) to
clean driven pulley.
Clean the CVT crankcase area from contamination.
Using a paper towel with cleaning solvent to clean
main shaft end and the inside of the shaft no. 25.

 WARNING R400motr183A

1. Bushings
This procedure must be performed in a well-
ventilated area.

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Subsection 12 (CVT)

BUSHING BORE DIAMETER Cam

Check cam no. 29 for visible damage and wear limit
MAXIMUM (new) 30.000 mm (1.181 in)
with a caliper.
MAXIMUM (new) 30.020 mm (1.182 in)
SERVICE LIMIT 30.200 mm (1.189 in)
2
Fixed Half
Check ball bearing for free play and smooth oper-
ation. Replace if necessary.
Check shaft for heavy wear or visible damage. Re-
place if necessary.
If the shaft is removed, measure bushing diameter 1
A
with a dial bore gauge. Measuring point must be
at least 5 mm (1/4 in) from bushing edge.
This bushing is not replaceable. Replace fixed half
if bushing no. 28 is out of specification. Visually
inspect coatings. R400motr185A

BUSHING BORE DIAMETER 1. Contact surfaces for power train

2. Caliper
MAXIMUM (new) 30.000 mm (1.181 in) A. Width to be measured due to wear on contact surface

MAXIMUM (new) 30.020 mm (1.182 in) WIDTH ON TOP SURFACE

SERVICE LIMIT 30.200 mm (1.189 in) SERVICE LIMIT 6.000 mm (.236 in)

Check torque gear no. 24 for visible damage and

1 3 2
wear limit with a caliper.
A

B
R400motr186A

R400motr184A
1. Caliper
2. Sliding half
A. Measurement inside 3. Contact surface
B. Measurement outside A. Wear to be measured

WEAR ON TEETH BOTH SIDES WEAR ON CONTACT SURFACE

SERVICE LIMIT 7.500 mm (.295 in) SERVICE LIMIT 2.000 mm (.079 in)

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Spring
3
Measure spring free length and squareness. If spring
is out of specification, replace by a new.
SPRING FREE LENGTH
1
SERVICE LIMIT 164 mm (6.457 in)
2
CLUTCH SPRING SQUARENESS
SERVICE LIMIT 3.8 mm (.150 in)

Assembly of Driven Pulley

For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
Pay attention to following details. R400motr188A

Heat ball bearing area up to 100°C (212°F) before 1. Shaft

ball bearing installation. 2. Fixed half
3. Press machine
NOTE: Place new ball bearing in a freezer for 10 min-
utes before installation. Install torque gear no. 24 then secure it with re-
taining ring no. 23.
Install ball bearing no. 26 with the writing on top
and push only on the outer ring.

R400motr187 1 R400motr189A 2 1
1. Ball bearing 1. Retaining ring
2. Torque gear
CAUTION: Do not use a hammer, use a press
machine only.

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Installation of Driven Pulley Place spring no. 33 behind sliding half then align
driven pulley with cam.
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
Pay attention to the following details.
1 2
Install sliding half no. 30 into fixed half no. 31.
Place O-ring no. 34 on main shaft splines and 3
move it with spacer no. 35 in end position.
CAUTION: Chamfer on inside diameter of the
spacer must face engine side.
3 1 2

R400motr192A

1. Cam
2. Spring
R400motr190A 3. Driven pulley
4. Location for pushing during screw installation
1. O-ring
2. Distance sleeve
3. Chamfered area of distance sleeve
Push the driven pulley by hand. Install the driven
pulley screw no. 21 and washer no. 22.
Install cam retainer no. 32 on main shaft end the
right way then install cam no. 29.  WARNING
NOTE: Place cam retainer no. 32 with printed Driven pulley is a spring loaded system.
mark ENGINE SIDE towards the engine.
CAUTION: Always place washer no. 22 at the
time of driven pulley installation.

R400motr193A 1 2
R400motr191A 2 1 3 1. Washer
1. Sharp edge of cam retainer to engine side 2. Driven pulley screw
2. Main shaft spline
3. Inscription NOTE: Driven pulley end-play is 0 (zero).
Torque driven pulley screw.
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Subsection 03 (CARBURETOR)

CARBURETOR 0

Harness assembly

V07F0ZS

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Section 04 FUEL SYSTEM
Subsection 03 (CARBURETOR)

GENERAL Unscrew choke cable then remove the choke

plunger from the throttle body.
Before performing any job on the fuel system, al-
NOTE: Take care not to drop the choke plunger. If
ways turn fuel valve to OFF position and discon-
so, check plunger for damages and replace if nec-
nect BLACK (-) cable from battery.
essary.
 WARNING On the RH side of vehicle, remove the throttle ca-
ble from carburetor. See THROTTLE CABLE fur-
Always disconnect battery exactly in the
ther in this section.
specified order, BLACK (-) cable first. It is rec-
ommended to disconnect electrical connec- Unscrew clamp retaining carburetor to the intake
tions prior to disconnecting fuel lines. adaptor.
Pull out carburetor.
CARBURETOR Cleaning and Inspection
CAUTION: Although some jets can be replaced The entire carburetor should be cleaned with a
by other jets from other carburetors, such mod- general solvent and dried with compressed air be-
ifications should not be performed. They can fore disassembly.
greatly affect engine calibration and can cause
severe damage to engine. Use only recom- CAUTION: Heavy duty carburetor cleaner may
mended jetting specific for this carburetor. be harmful to the float material and to the rub-
ber parts, O-rings, etc. Therefore, it is recom-
Removal mended to remove those parts prior to cleaning.
Carburetor body and jets should be cleaned in a
Remove air filter box (refer to AIR INTAKE SILENCER).
carburetor cleaner following manufacturer’s in-
Install hose pincher (P/N 295 000 076) on fuel structions.
pump outlet hose at carburetor.
 WARNING
Solvent with a low flash point such as gaso-
line, naphtha, benzol, etc., should not be used
as they are flammable and explosive.

Carburetor Float Level Adjustment

Correct fuel level in float chamber is vital toward
maximum engine efficiency. To check for correct
float level proceed as follows:
– Remove float bowl and gasket from carburetor.
– Make sure that float arm is symmetric, not dis-
torted.
With carburetor chamber upside down:
V07F05A – Measure height between bowl seat and the top
edge of float arm. Use float level gauge
Drain carburetor by unscrewing the drain screw (P/N 529 035 520).
underneath.
– Keep float level gauge perfectly vertical and in
Unplug all hoses from carburetor. line with main jet hole.
NOTE: To ease reinstallation, mark all hoses be- Ensure that both float level gauge tips are properly
fore unplugging. positioned on carburetor body and that “L” arm is
leaning on float while compressing valve spring.

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Subsection 03 (CARBURETOR)

Refer to following photos for proper float level Installation

gauge positioning and to TECHNICAL DATA for
To install carburetor on engine, inverse removal
proper level.
procedure. Pay attention to the following details:
– Inspect throttle and choke cable housing prior
to installation.
– Reinstall throttle and choke cables, at the same
time adjust the throttle cable, then install the
side cover. Refer to CARBURETOR ADJUST-
MENTS below in this section.
22
– Reinstall carburetor on vehicle.
When reinstalling carburetor on vehicle, pay atten-
A tion to the following:
CAUTION: The rubber flanges must be checked
for cracks and/or damage. At assembly, the rub-
1 ber flanges must be perfectly matched with the
air box, carburetor and engine or severe engine
damage will occur. Do not use screwdriver or
other tool to install the rubber flanges.
V01F0TA Make sure rubber flange recess is aligned with in-
take adaptor notch.
1. Gauge tips
2. “L” arm
A. Height

90°

V07F06A

TYPICAL

V01F0EA
Install clamps so that their tightening bolts are
staggered — not aligned.
GAUGE ALIGNED WITH MAIN JET

To adjust height, bend the contact tab of float arm

until the specified height is reached.
CAUTION: When adjusting lever, do not pry it.
This will apply pressure on needle and damage
valve seat/needle.

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Subsection 03 (CARBURETOR)

Align carburetor notch with the flange recess. Idle Speed Preliminary Adjustment
Adjust throttle screw to 1-1/2 turn or so that throt-
tle valve closes bypass hole by half, as shown in
the next photo.

V07F07A

TYPICAL
Carburetor notch aligned with the flange recess

Install air filter box. V04F0LA 1

1. Bypass hole closes to halfway
Carburetor Adjustments
Idle Speed Adjustment
1 2 Start engine and allow it to warm then adjust idle
speed to specifications by turning idle speed
screw clockwise to increase engine speed or
counterclockwise to decrease it.
NOTE: Use the digital induction tachometer
(P/N 529 014 500). Turn tachometer wire around
spark plug wire, about 4 or 5 turns, for the best
measure.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to set the idle speed
by using the pilot screw.
Refer to TECHNICAL DATA for idle speed specifi-
cations.
Pilot Screw Adjustment
NOTE: The pilot screw is factory pre-set. Warm
the engine to operating temperature.
Turn the pilot screw clockwise until you hear the
engine missing or decreasing idle speed, then turn
V07F08A 3 counterclockwise until the engine again misses or
BOTTOM VIEW decreases idle speed.
1. Idle speed screw Center the pilot screw exactly between these two
2. Pilot screw
3. Drain plug and screw extreme positions then unscrew the pilot screw
of 3/8 turn.
If idle speed changes after adjustment of the pilot
screw, readjust the idle speed screw.

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Subsection 03 (CARBURETOR)

Diaphragm Installation
Callout
Carefully replace diaphragm in its original position.
Make sure spring is located properly in carburetor
cover before screwing.

V07F0AA 1 2
1. Release tension on throttle lever
V07F09A
2. Cable end bushing

Separate cable end bushing from throttle cable

THROTTLE CABLE end, as shown in the next photo. Keep bushing.
Removal
Carburetor Side

 WARNING
Ensure the key is turned OFF, prior to perform-
ing the throttle cable adjustment.

NOTE: To ease reinstallation, take note the cable

routing.
Remove carburetor side cover.
Using thumb, release tension on throttle lever.
With long nose pliers, rotate cable end bushing so
that cable aligns with throttle lever recess, then lift V04F0UA

cable end. See next photo. REMOVE CABLE END BUSHING

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Subsection 03 (CARBURETOR)

Loosen throttle cable nut, as shown in the next photo.

V07I0GA 1 2 3 4
1. Cable protector
2. Throttle cable adjuster
3. Lock nut
V07F0BA 1 4. Throttle lever housing
1. Loosen this nut
Screw in the throttle cable adjuster.
Pull cable out from carburetor. Remove:
Throttle Lever Side – inner housing protector
Remove screws under throttle lever then open it.
1

V07I0HA 1
1. Inner housing protector
V07I0FA

– throttle cable from housing.

1. Remove these screws
Slide cable in clip slot and remove the end of cable
Separate housing. Slide rubber protector back to from clip.
expose throttle cable adjuster.

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Subsection 03 (CARBURETOR)

Insert the needle of lubricant can in the end of throt-

tle cable adjuster.

 WARNING
Always wear eye protection and gloves when
lubricating cables.

NOTE: Place a rag around cable adjuster to prevent

lubricant splash.

V07I0IA

Lubrication
The throttle cable must be lubricated with Bombardier
cable lubricant (P/N 293 600 041) only.

 WARNING V07I0JA

Using another lubricant could cause sticking

or stiffness of throttle lever/cable. Put lubricant until it passes through the cable.
Clean lubricant surplus in carburetor housing.
To lubricate the throttle cable, remove cable from
Spray lubricant inside throttle housing.
throttle lever side.
Reinstall carburetor cover and cable in throttle hous-
Slide rubber protector to expose throttle cable ad-
ing.
juster.
Adjust cable; see below.
Remove carburetor side cover.
Installation
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.

Adjustment
 WARNING
Ensure the key is turned OFF, prior to perform
the throttle cable adjustment.

Slide rubber protector back to expose throttle ca-

ble adjuster.
Loosen lock nut then turn the adjuster to obtain
correct throttle lever free play.
NOTE: Measure throttle free play at the tip of throt-
V07F04A
tle lever.
Tighten lock nut and reinstall protector.

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Subsection 03 (CARBURETOR)

With the transmission lever on PARK position, start

engine. Check if the throttle cable is adjusted cor-
rectly by turning handlebar fully right then fully left.
If the engine RPM increase, readjust the throttle
lever free play.

CHOKE CABLE
Removal
NOTE: To ease reinstallation, take note of cable
routing.
Carburetor Side
Remove the LH side panel and the air filter box.
Unscrew choke plastic nut from carburetor.
V07F0DA
Pull choke cable to remove choke plunger from car-
buretor. Remove the retaining spring to remove the choke
Remove the choke plunger and its spring. cable from housing.

V07F0CA 2 1
V07F0EA
1. Choke plunger
2. Choke plunger spring 1. Retaining spring
2. Choke cable
Handlebar Side 3. Choke cable housing

Push the choke lever on FULL position.

Installation
Underneath multi-function switch, align the choke
cable end with the lever slot then remove the cable. The installation is the reverse of removal procedure.

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 Section 05 ELECTRICAL
Subsection 03 (CHARGING SYSTEM)

CHARGING SYSTEM 0
TESTING PROCEDURE DYNAMIC TEST

NOTE: First, ensure that battery is in good condi- Current Test

tion prior to performing the following test using a Proceed as follows:
current inductive ammeter such as Snap-on MT – Start engine.
110.
– Lay an inductive ammeter on positive cable of
If the battery is regularly discharged, check main battery.
fuse (20 amp) condition.
– Bring engine to approximately 3500 RPM.
1 Depending on battery charge, current reading
should be approximately 5 amperes. If not, check
magneto output prior to concluding that voltage
regulator/rectifier is faulty.
Voltage Test
Proceed as follows:
– Start engine.
– Connect a multimeter to battery posts. Set mul-
timeter to Vdc scale.
– Bring engine to approximately 3500 RPM.
If multimeter reads over 15.1 ± 0.5 volts, voltage
V07G02B regulator/rectifier is defective. Replace it.
1. Main fuse NOTE: Whatever the voltmeter type used (peak
voltage or RMS), the voltage must not exceed
The voltage regulator/rectifier could be the culprit 15 V. A faulty voltage regulator/rectifier will allow
of a blown fuse. To check, simply disconnect the voltage to exceed 15 V as engine speed is in-
voltage regulator/rectifier from the circuit. creased.
If the fuse still burns, check for a defective wire.
NOTE: If the battery will not stay charged, the
CAUTION: Do not use a higher rated fuse as this problem can be any of the charging circuit compo-
can cause severe damage. nents. If these all check good, you would be accu-
rate in assuming the problem to be in the voltage
Voltage Regulator/Rectifier regulator/rectifier.
STATIC TEST: CONTINUITY If there is no charging at the battery with the pre-
1. Due to internal circuitry, there is no static test ceding voltage test, the following test can also be
available. performed.
NOTE: If the voltage regulator/rectifier is within
the specification, the wiring harness between the
voltage regulator/rectifier and battery is defective.
If the voltage regulator/rectifier is out of specifica-
tion and the stator tests good, the voltage regulator/
rectifier is defective.

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Subsection 03 (CHARGING SYSTEM)

Stator STATIC TEST: INSULATION

STATIC TEST: CONTINUITY With the stator leads disconnected, insert either
meter test probe onto AC-1 and ground the other
1. Disconnect the magneto wiring harness connec- meter test probe to the engine or the stator iron
tor. With the recommended multimeter, place core and note the reading. There should be no con-
the 2 meter test probes onto the stator wire tinuity (infinity) between the stator insulated coils
leads AC-1 and AC-2 of the stator. The resis- and ground. If there is a reading, the stator coils
tance should be between 0.1 Ω and 1.0 Ω. and/or the wiring from the coils is grounded and
needs to be replaced/repaired respectively.

YL
YL
YL YL
YL
YL
V07G05A

TYPICAL V07G07A

2. Place either meter test probe into the remaining TYPICAL

stator lead (AC-3) and note the resistance (same DYNAMIC TEST
as step no. 1). If the readings are out of specifi-
cation, the stator will need to be replaced. 1. Unplug magneto wiring harness connector.
2. On magneto side, connect test probes of the
multimeter to two of the YELLOW wires.
3. Set multimeter to Vac scale.
4. Start engine. The obtained value should be be-
tween 10 and 12 Vac.
5. Repeat operation 3 times.
6. If the stator is out of specification, replace it.

YL
YL
YL

V07G06A

TYPICAL

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 Section 11 TECHNICAL DATA
Subsection 01 (SI METRIC INFORMATION GUIDE)

TECHNICAL DATA 0
SI* METRIC INFORMATION GUIDE
BASE UNITS

DESCRIPTION UNIT SYMBOL

length .................................................................. meter ..................................................... m

mass .................................................................... kilogram ................................................. kg
force .................................................................... newton ................................................... N
liquid .................................................................... liter ......................................................... L
temperature ........................................................ Celsius ................................................... °C
pressure .............................................................. kilo pascal ............................................... kPa
torque .................................................................. newton•meter ....................................... N•m
speed .................................................................. kilometer per hour .................................. km/h

PREFIXES

PREFIX SYMBOL MEANING VALUE

kilo ................................ k ............................... one thousand ......................................... 1 000

centi ............................. c ............................... one hundredth ........................................ 0.01
milli ............................... m .............................. one thousandth ...................................... 0.001
micro ............................ µ ............................... one millionth .......................................... 0.000001

CONVERSION FACTORS

TO CONVERT TO † MULTIPLY BY

in ......................................................................... mm ......................................................... 25.4

in ......................................................................... cm .......................................................... 2.54
in2 ........................................................................ cm2 ......................................................... 6.45
in3 ........................................................................ cm3 ......................................................... 16.39
ft .......................................................................... m ............................................................ 0.3
oz ......................................................................... g ............................................................. 28.35
lb ......................................................................... kg ........................................................... 0.45
lbf ........................................................................ N ............................................................ 4.4
lbf•in ................................................................... N•m ....................................................... 0.11
lbf•ft .................................................................... N•m ....................................................... 1.36
lbf•ft .................................................................... lbf•in ...................................................... 12
PSI (lbf/in2) ........................................................... kPa ......................................................... 6.89
imp. oz ................................................................. U.S. oz .................................................... 0.96
imp. oz ................................................................. mL .......................................................... 28.41
imp. gal ................................................................ U.S. gal ................................................... 1.2
imp. gal ................................................................ L ............................................................. 4.55
U.S. oz ................................................................. mL .......................................................... 29.57
U.S. gal ................................................................ L ............................................................. 3.79
MPH .................................................................... km/h ...................................................... 1.61
Fahrenheit ........................................................... Celsius ................................................... (°F - 32) ÷ 1.8
Celsius ................................................................. Fahrenheit .............................................. (°C x 1.8) + 32

* The international system of units abbreviates SI in all languages.

† To obtain the inverse sequence, divide by the given factor. To convert ’’mm’’ to ’’in’’, divide by 25.4.

NOTE: Conversion factors are rounded off to 2 decimals for easier use.

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 Section 11 TECHNICAL DATA
Subsection 03 (OUTLANDER 400)

OUTLANDER 400 0
OUTLANDERTM 400 H.O.
VEHICLE MODEL
2X4 4X4 XT
ENGINE
BOMBARDIER-ROTAX, 4-stroke,
Engine type Over Head Camshaft (OHC), liquid cooled
Electric start and manual rewind starter.
Starting system
Start in any gear (with brakes applied)
Number of cylinder(s) 1
Number of valves 4 valves (mechanical adjustment)
Decompressor type Automatic
Bore Standard mm (in) 91 (3.58)
Stroke mm (in) 61.5 (2.42)
Displacement cm3 (in3) 400 (24.41)
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Lubrication Wet sump with replaceable oil filter
Oil filter BOMBARDIER-ROTAX
Air filter type 2 stage foam filter
Type Nelson, steel
Exhaust system
Spark arrester USDA Forest Service approved
Intake valve opening 15.00° BTDC
Intake valve closing 45.00° ABDC
Exhaust valve opening 50.00° BBDC
Exhaust valve closing 10.00° ATDC
Chain tensioner plunger protrusion Wear limit mm (in) 20.0 (.7874)
Intake mm (in) 0.06 (.0024) to 0.14 (.0055)
Valve clearance
Exhaust mm (in) 0.11 (.0043) to 0.19 (.0075)
New minimum mm (in) 4.966 (.1955)
Intake New maximum mm (in) 4.980 (.1960)
Wear limit mm (in) 4.930 (.1940)
Valve/valve stem clearance
New minimum mm (in) 4.956 (.1951)
Exhaust New maximum mm (in) 4.970 (.1957)
Wear limit mm (in) 4.930 (.1940)
New minimum mm (in) 5.006 (.1971)
Valve guide diameter New maximum mm (in) 5.018 (.1976)
Wear limit mm (in) 5.050 (.1988)
New nominal mm (in) 40.81 (1.607)
Valve spring free length
Service limit mm (in) 39.00 (1.535)
New mm (in) 1.15 to 1.35 (.045 to .053)
Intake
Wear limit mm (in) 1.8 (.07)
Valve seat contact width
New mm (in) 1.25 to 1.55 (.049 to .061)
Exhaust
Wear limit mm (in) 2 (.078)
Piston measurement New nominal mm (in) 90.950 to 90.966 (3.580 to 3.581)
New nominal mm (in) 0.027 to 0.057 (.0011 to .0022)
Piston/cylinder clearance
Wear limit mm (in) 0.1 (.004)
Upper compression ring Rectangular
Piston ring type Lower compression ring Taper-face
Oil scraper ring Standard

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Subsection 03 (OUTLANDER 400)

OUTLANDERTM 400 H.O.

VEHICLE MODEL
2X4 4X4 XT
ENGINE
Upper compression ring mm (in) 0.2 (.008)
Lower compression ring New minimum mm (in) 0.2 (.008)
Oil scraper ring mm (in) 0.2 (.008)
Piston ring end gap Upper compression ring mm (in) 0.40 (.016)
Lower compression ring New maximum mm (in) 0.40 (.016)
Oil scraper ring mm (in) 0.70 (.028)
All Wear limit mm (in) 1.5 (.06)
Upper compression ring mm (in) 0.030 (.0012)
Lower compression ring New minimum mm (in) 0.020 (.0008)
Oil scraper ring mm (in) 0.010 (.0004)
Piston/ring groove clearance Upper compression ring mm (in) 0.070 (.0028)
Lower compression ring New maximum mm (in) 0.060 (.0024)
Oil scraper ring mm (in) 0.045 (.0018)
All Wear limit mm (in) 0.15 (.006)
New minimum mm (in) 12.036 (.4739)
Rocker arm bore diameter New maximum mm (in) 12.050 (.4744)
Wear limit mm (in) 12.060 (.4748)
New minimum mm (in) 12.007 (.4727)
Rocker arm shaft diameter New maximum mm (in) 12.018 (.4732)
Wear limit mm (in) 11.990 (.4720)
Cylinder bore New nominal mm (in) 90.993 to 91.007 (3.582 to 3.583)
New maximum mm (in) 0.038 (.001)
Cylinder taper
Wear limit mm (in) 0.090 (.004)
New maximum mm (in) 0.015 (.0006)
Cylinder out of round
Wear limit mm (in) 0.02 (.0008)
New minimum mm (in) 21.959 (.8645)
PTO side New maximum mm (in) 21.980 (.8654)
Wear limit mm (in) 21.950 (.8642)
Camshaft bearing journal
New minimum mm (in) 34.959 (1.3763)
Magneto side New maximum mm (in) 34.975 (1.3770)
Wear limit mm (in) 34.950 (1.3760)
New minimum mm (in) 22.000 (.8661)
PTO side New maximum mm (in) 22.021 (.8670)
Wear limit mm (in) 22.040 (.8677)
Camshaft bore
New minimum mm (in) 35.000 (1.3780)
Magneto side New maximum mm (in) 35.025 (1.3789)
Wear limit mm (in) 35.040 (1.3795)
New minimum mm (in) 32.343 (1.2733)
Intake New maximum mm (in) 32.363 (1.2741)
Wear limit mm (in) 32.300 (1.2717)
Cam lobe
New minimum mm (in) 32.027 (1.2609)
Exhaust New maximum mm (in) 32.047 (1.2617)
Wear limit mm (in) 32.000 (1.2598)
Crankshaft axial clearance New minimum mm (in) 0.1 (.0039)
MAG side New nominal mm (in) 0.05 (.0020)
Crankshaft deflection
PTO side New nominal mm (in) 0.05 (.0020)
New minimum mm (in) 40.009 (1.5752)
Crankshaft pin diameter New maximum mm (in) 40.025 (1.5758)
Wear limit mm (in) 39.980 (1.5740)
New minimum mm (in) 42.024 (1.6545)
Crankshaft journal diameter MAG/PTO side New maximum mm (in) 42.040 (1.6551)
Wear limit mm (in) 42.000 (1.6535)

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Subsection 03 (OUTLANDER 400)

OUTLANDERTM 400 H.O.

VEHICLE MODEL
2X4 4X4 XT
ENGINE
MAG side Wear limit mm (in) 42.070 (1.6563)
Crankcase plain bearing
PTO side Wear limit mm (in) 42.070 (1.6563)
Crankshaft radial clearance MAG/PTO side Service limit mm (in) 0.07 (.0028)
New minimum mm (in) 40.020 (1.5756)
Connecting rod big end diameter New maximum mm (in) 40.051 (1.5768)
Service limit mm (in) 40.100 (1.5787)
Connecting rod big end clearance Service limit mm (in) 0.09 (.0035)
New minimum mm (in) 0.100 (.004)
Connecting rod big end axial play New maximum mm (in) 0.352 (.014)
Wear limit mm (in) 0.5 (.02)
New minimum mm (in) 20.01 (.7878)
Connecting rod small end diameter New maximum mm (in) 20.02 (.7882)
Wear limit mm (in) 20.06 (.7898)
New minimum mm (in) 19.996 (.7872)
Piston pin diameter New maximum mm (in) 20.000 (.7874)
Wear limit mm (in) 19.980 (.7867)
Piston pin bore clearance Wear limit mm (in) 0.080 (.0035)
New nominal mm (in) 32.00 (1.260)
Drive belt
Service limit mm (in) 30.00 (1.181)
New minimum mm (in) 13.70 (.539)
Governor cup roller diameter New maximum mm (in) 13.90 (.547)
Service limit mm (in) 13.20 (.519)
New minimum mm (in) 6.078 (.239)
Centrifugal lever pivot bolt diameter New maximum mm (in) 6.100 (.240)
Service limit mm (in) 6.000 (.236)
Centrifugal lever bore diameter Service limit mm (in) 6.200 (.244)
New minimum mm (in) 6.113 (.241)
Centrifugal lever pivot bolt bore diameter New maximum mm (in) 6.171 (.243)
Service limit mm (in) 6.300 (.248)
New minimum mm (in) 55.000 (2.165)
Drive pulley sliding half large bushing New maximum mm (in) 55.020 (2.166)
Service limit mm (in) 55.200 (2.173)
New minimum mm (in) 30.000 (1.181)
Drive pulley sliding half small bushing New maximum mm (in) 30.020 (1.182)
Service limit mm (in) 30.200 (1.189)
New minimum mm (in) 39.990 (1.574)
One-way clutch bushing diameter New maximum mm (in) 40.085 (1.578)
Service limit mm (in) 40.100 (1.579)
New minimum mm (in) 30.000 (1.181)
Driven pulley sliding half busing diameter New maximum mm (in) 30.020 (1.182)
Service limit mm (in) 30.200 (1.189)
New minimum mm (in) 30.000 (1.181)
Driven pulley fixed half busing diameter New maximum mm (in) 30.020 (1.182)
Service limit mm (in) 30.200 (1.189)
Torque gear on driven pulley Service limit mm (in) 7.500 (.295)
MAG side mm (in) 17.990 (.708)
Main shaft
PTO side mm (in) 24.950 (.982)
Bevel gear shaft PTO side mm (in) 24.990 (.984)

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Subsection 03 (OUTLANDER 400)

OUTLANDERTM 400 H.O.

VEHICLE MODEL
2X4 4X4 XT
ELECTRICAL
Magneto/generator 400 W @ 6000 RPM
Ignition system type C.D.I. (Capacitive Discharge Ignition)
Ignition timing Not adjustable
Quantity 1
Spark plug Make and type NGK DCPR8E
Gap mm (in) 0.7 to 0.8 (.028 to .032)
CPS (Crankshaft Position Sensor) Ω 190 – 300
Starter coil Ω 0.4 ± 01 @ 20°C (68°F)
Primary Ω 1.0 ± 0.15 @ 20°C (68°F)
Ignition coil
Secondary kΩ 11.5 ± 2.3 @ 20°C (68°F)
Forward RPM 8000
Engine RPM limiter
Reverse RPM 4000 ± 100
Type Dry battery type
Voltage 12 volts
Battery
Nominal rating 13 A•h
47
Power starter output 1.2 KW
Headlight 2 x 30 W, HOBBS 81425
Taillight 8/27 W, 1157
Pilot lamp cluster LEDS, 0.7 V approximately (each)
Accessories 15 A (power outlet and auxiliary supply)
Fan 15 A
Fuses
Main 20 A
Charging system 30 A
CARBURETION
Mikuni constant depression type with manual choke and ECS
Type
Carburetor (Enrichner Coasting System)
Model BSR33
Type Mikuni (Pulsation pump)
Fuel pump
Model External (vacuum-operated)
Idle engine speed RPM 1300 ± 100
Main jet 133.8
130
Pilot jet 32.5
Needle jet (826) P-4
Jet needle 5 FEY 1
Clip position number 3
Choke plunger position Variable choke
Throttle cable 0.5 mm (.02 in)
Preliminary pilot screw turn 2.5
Adjustment
± 0.5 mm 10.0
Float level
± 0.020 in .390
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel
Octane no. 87 (Ron + Mon)/2
COOLING

Coolant Ethyl glycol/water mix (50% coolant, 50% water).

Use coolant specifically designed for aluminum engines
Fan Thermostatic
Operating temperature 115°C (239°F)
Coolant temperature switch
Closing temperature 110°C (230°F)
Switch ON 95°C (203°F)
Fan thermostat
Switch OFF 90°C (194°F)
Opening temperature 65°C (149°F)
Engine thermostat
Closing temperature 75°C (167°F)
Radiator cap opening pressure 110 kPa (16 PSI)
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VEHICLE MODEL
2X4 4X4 XT
LUBRICATION
Oil pressure switch operation 30 to 60 kPa (4.35 to 8.70 PSI)
Engine oil pressure (min.) 350 kPa (51 PSI)
DRIVE TRAIN
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).
Transmission Type
Dual range (HI-LO) with park, neutral and reverse
Engagement RPM ± 100 RPM 1450
Front differential Shaft driven/single Auto-lock differential (pump driven)
Front differential ratio 3.6:1
Rear axle Shaft driven/single differential
Rear axle ratio 3.6:1
STEERING
Turning radius 1.83 m (6 ft)
mm (in)
Total toe (vehicle on ground) 0 ± 4 (0 ± .157)
Camber angle 0°
Tie-rod maximum length unengaged mm (in) 286.5 ± 5 (11.28 ± 0.197)
SUSPENSION
• FRONT
Suspension type McPherson Strut
Suspension travel mm (in) 178 (7)
Qty 2
Shock absorber
Type Oil
Spring free length mm (in) 354 (14)
Spring color code Blue/Red/Blue
Front preload adjustment N.A.
• REAR
Suspension type Trailing arms
Suspension travel mm (in) 203 (8)
Qty 2
Shock absorber
Type Oil
Spring free length mm (in) 371 (14.6)
Spring color code Blue/Black/Blue
Rear preload adjustment 5 settings
BRAKES
Qty 2
Front brake
Type Hydraulic, discs
Qty 1
Rear brake
Type Hydraulic, disc
Parking brake Hydraulic lock-4 wheels
Caliper Floating
Front Organic
Lining material
Rear Metallic
Minimum pad thickness mm (in) 1 (.04)
mm (in) 3.5 (.138)
Minimum brake disk thickness
mm (in) 4.3 (.17)
Maximum brake disk warpage mm (in) 0.2 (.01)

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OUTLANDERTM 400 H.O.

VEHICLE MODEL SERVICE PRODUCT
2X4 4X4 XT
TORQUE
• ENGINE
Lower engine mounting bracket M8 23 N•m (17 lbf•ft)
Lower engine mounting bolts
M10 48 N•m (35 lbf•ft)
Upper engine support
Spark plug 20 N•m (15 lbf•ft)
Oil filter screw 10 N•m (89 lbf•in)
M6 10 N•m (89 lbf•in)
Magneto cover bolts None
M8 25 N•m (18 lbf•ft)
Starter bolts 10 N•m (89 lbf•in)
Vehicle speed sensor 10 N•m (89 lbf•in)
Winch solenoid N.A. 9 N•m (80 lbf•in)
CPS bolt 10 N•m (89 lbf•in)
Engine cover 5 N•m (44 lbf•in)
Starter RED (+) cable 6 N•m (53 lbf•in) Dielectric grease
Rotor nut 180 N•m (133 lbf•ft)
Loctite 243
Stator bolt 10 N•m (89 lbf•in)
• COOLING
Radiator mount screw/nut 10 N•m (89 lbf•in)
Thermostat housing 7 N•m (62 lbf•in)
Thermostat bleeding screw 5 N•m (44 lbf•in)
Temperature sensor 17 N•m (151 lbf•in) None
Water pump housing 10 N•m (89 lbf•in)
Fan mount screw/nut 7 N•m (62 lbf•in)
Temperature sender on radiator 11 N•m (97 lbf•in)
• EXHAUST
Exhaust nut 11 N•m (97 lbf•in)
Heat shield screws 13 N•m (115 lbf•in) None
Exhaust support 23 N•m (17 lbf•ft)
• LUBRICATION
Engine drain plug 30 N•m (22 lbf•ft)
Engine oil strainer cover 10 N•m (89 lbf•in)
None
Oil pump housing 10 N•m (89 lbf•in)
Oil pressure regulator plug 11 N•m (97 lbf•in)
Oil pressure switch 12 N•m (106 lbf•in) Loctite 243
• CYLINDER AND HEAD
Valve cover 7 N•m (62 lbf•in)
M6 10 N•m (89 lbf•in)
Cylinder head screw First torque 20 N•m (15 lbf•ft) None
M11
Final torque 60 N•m (44 lbf•ft)
Intake adaptor 25 N•m (18 lbf•ft)
Camshaft timing gear 25 N•m (18 lbf•ft)
Chain guide 10 N•m (89 lbf•in) Loctite 243
Chain tensioner housing 8 N•m (71 lbf•in)
Chain tensioner plug 4.5 N•m (40 lbf•in) None

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OUTLANDERTM 400 H.O.

VEHICLE MODEL SERVICE PRODUCT
2X4 4X4 XT
TORQUE
• CRANKSHAFT
M6 10 N•m (89 lbf•in)
Crankcase housing screw
M8 25 N•m (18 lbf•ft)
None
Connecting rod 20 N•m (15 lbf•ft) + 70° rotation
Crankshaft locking access screw 25 N•m (18 lbf•ft)
• GEARBOX
Bearing screw 10 N•m (89 lbf•in)
Index lever 10 N•m (89 lbf•in)
Loctite 243
Starter drive pinion cover 8 N•m (71 lbf•in)
Shifting indicator switch 4 N•m (35 lbf•in)
• CVT
CVT cover 7 N•m (62 lbf•in)
Centrifugal lever bolt 5 N•m (44 lbf•in)
100 N•m (74 lbf•ft), None
Drive pulley refer to CVT section for proper procedure
Driven pulley 60 N•m (44 lbf•ft)
• FUEL
Carburetor mounting clamp 2.5 N•m (22 lbf•in)
Fuel pump screw 5.5 N•m (49 lbf•in) None
Fuel valve nut 10 N•m (89 lbf•in)
• DRIVE TRAIN
Wheel hub nut 145 N•m (107 lbf•ft) (MINIMUM)
Front differential mounting bolt Front 75 N•m (55 lbf•ft)
Lower 90 N•m (66 lbf•ft)
Rear differential mounting bolt
Upper 90 N•m (66 lbf•ft)
Front propeller shaft screw Differential side 42 N•m (31 lbf•ft)
Engine side 34 N•m (26 lbf•ft) None
Rear propeller shaft screw
Differential side 42 N•m (31 lbf•ft)
Rear differential protector Hexagonal screw 2.5 N•m (22 lbf•in)
Differential oil drain plug Front/rear 13 N•m (115 lbf•in)
Differential filler plug Front/rear 13 N•m (115 lbf•in)
Differential housing Torx screw Front/rear 33 N•m (24 lbf•ft)
Front differential 150 N•m (111 lbf•ft)
Pinion gear nut Loctite 243
Rear differential 150 N•m (111 lbf•ft)
Disconnect unit mounting bolts 24 N•m (17 lbf•ft)
Disconnect unit actuator mounting bolts 18 N•m (13 lbf•ft) None
2 WD/4 WD selector (4 X 4 models only) 18 N•m (13 lbf•ft)
• WHEEL
Wheel nuts 70 N•m (52 lbf•ft) Anti-seize
• STEERING
Tie rod ends 75 N•m (55 lbf•ft)
Steering arm (castellated nut) 75 N•m (55 lbf•ft)
Handlebar screws 24 N•m (17 lbf•ft) None
Steering column half housing bolts 24 N•m (17 lbf•ft)
Handle grip screw 0.5 N•m (4 lbf•in)
Flanged bearing bolts 10 N•m (89 lbf•in) Loctite 243

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