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Can-Am Maverick R 11mm Head-Studs
Maverick R 11mm Head-Studs
Before you start
The engine must be pulled from the vehicle for this application. Please see the service manual for removal. Head stud instructions are also available in the service manual page 112-114.
In the box
Parts and tools
Included parts
- 8Head Studs
- 812pt Nuts
- 6Black Sleeved Washers
- 2Red Sleeved Washers
- 4Expansion Bolts
- 4Expansion Washers
- 1Assembly Lube
Required tools
- EVP Tool Kit 875FC0047
- Torque Wrench
| SKU | Description |
|---|---|
| 953RU0817 | M16 x 12 Point Socket Tool: Used for torquing the head stud 12-point nuts. 1/2" torque wrench installs on other end. |
| 953RU0818 | Square Alignment Tube: Fastens to the engine block, allows torquing head stud nuts without twisting. |
| 953RU0819 | Arrester Post: Slides up and down the alignment tube. 1/4” ratchet rests up against this, in the slot. |
| 953RU0820 | M6 Square Nut: Rides inside the alignment tube. Fastens to M6x80mm screw. |
| 953RU0821 | M6-1.0 x 80mm Screw: Goes through Arrestor Post and fastens to M6 square nut. |
| 953RU0822 | M6-1.0 x 12mm Screw: Fastens square alignment tube to engine block. |
Procedure
Installation
- Step 1
Install the square nut into the alignment tube.
- Step 2
Install the M6x80mm screw through the arrestor. Thread the screw into the square nut.
- Step 3
Install the alignment tube onto the engine block. (engine shown upside down). Install (2) M6x12mm screws into the circled holes. No torquing required.
- Step 4
Clean the surface area around the stud holes (no oil). Install the supplied sleeved washers. Notice (2) RED washers will be in upper right and lower left holes. These holes are slightly larger. If the sleeved washers don’t fit, you are in the wrong hole. Install the (6) BLACK washers as shown. No assembly lube should be added at this time.
- Step 5
Install the head studs through each sleeved washer. No assembly lube should be used at this point. Hand tighten all studs until they bottom out into the head.
- Step 6
Once all head studs are hand tight. With a torque wrench and 7mm socket torque all studs to 15 ft-lb in sequence.
- Step 7
Apply assembly lube to the top threads of the head stud and upper portion of the sleeved washer with a brush. Install nuts and hand tighten.
- Step 8
Install the 12-point socket onto the head stud nut. Install a 1/4" ratchet with 7mm socket onto the top of the head stud. Preload the 1/4" ratchet with 7mm socket slightly, slide the arrestor to the 1/4" ratchet and tighten the arrestor post.
- Step 9
Install a 1/2" torque wrench to the 12-point socket. Now you can torque each nut in sequence. Once complete, loosen arrestor and slide to the next stud and re-setup the tool.
- Step 10
Torque steps and sequence below.
| Step | Torque Spec |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | 25 ft-lb |
| Step 2 | 50 ft-lb |
| Step 3 | 75 ft-lb & confirm 3 times |
- Step 11
Install the expansion screws with washers, no assembly lube necessary.
| Step | Torque Spec |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | 44 in-lb |
| Step 2 | 180 in-lb |
Before installing the valve cover, add recommended engine oil to the timing chain cavity. After engine tear down or long block replacement add additional oil to the timing chain cavity.
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