CAN-AM OUTLANDER 850 Clunking Hard Shifting
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Primary Clutch One-Way Bearing Kit
The one-way bearing allows the drive belt to sit idle while the engine is running. If this bearing seizes due to heat or debris, it continues to spin the belt at idle, putting the transmission under constant torque. This torque creates a mechanical bind in the gearbox, resulting in high shifting effort and an audible clunking noise when the gear dogs finally engage or release.
SKU: 420280178
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4%
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CVT Drive Belt (Carbon Fiber Reinforced)
A glazed, heat-damaged, or aftermarket belt with incorrect dimensions can cause excessive friction against the primary clutch sheaves even at idle. This friction prevents the transmission input shaft from reaching a zero-torque state, causing the gear selector to feel 'notched' or 'hard' and creating a clunk as the belt grabs the secondary clutch during gear engagement.
SKU: 422280652
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3%
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Shift Linkage Rod End Kit
The mechanical linkage between the shift lever and the transmission uses spherical rod ends that can develop play or seize. When these joints fail or move out of adjustment, the lever geometry no longer aligns with the internal transmission detents, requiring excessive force to find the gear gate and resulting in a clunk as the gears 'slam' into position once the resistance is overcome.
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DIY Repair Guide
Watch exactly how to replace the Primary Clutch One-Way Bearing Kit.
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