Gas Hoses; Protective Rubber Boots - Arctic Cat XC 450 Operator's Manual

Brake Hoses
Carefully inspect the hydraulic brake hoses for cracks or other dam-
age. If found, take the ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer to
have the brake hoses replaced.
Brake Pads
The clearance between the brake pads and brake discs is adjusted auto-
matically as the brake pads wear. The only maintenance that is
required is replacement of the brake pads when they show excessive
wear. Check the thickness of each of the brake pads as follows:
1. Remove the respective wheels.
2. Measure the thickness of each
brake pad.
3. If thickness of any brake pad is less
than 1.0 mm (0.039 in.), take the
ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat
ATV dealer to have brake pads
replaced.
4. Tighten the nuts in a crisscross pattern in 20 ft-lb increments to 80
ft-lb.

Gas Hoses

Inspect the gas hose. Damage from aging may not always be visible.

Protective Rubber Boots

The protective boots should be inspected periodically according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
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Ball Joint Boots
(Upper and Lower/
Right and Left)
1. Secure the ATV on a support
stand to elevate the front wheels.
2. Remove both front wheels.
3. Inspect the four ball joint boots
for cracks, tears, or perfora-
tions.
4. Check the ball joint for free-play by grasping the steering knuckle
and turning it from side to side and up and down.
5. If boot damage is present or ball joint free-play seems excessive,
contact an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for service.
Tie Rod Boots (Inner
and Outer/Right and
Left)
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1. Secure the ATV on a support stand
to elevate the front wheels.
2. Remove both front wheels.
3. Inspect the four tie rod boots for
cracks, tears, or perforations.
4. Check the tie rod end free-play by grasping the tie rod near the
end and attempting to move it up and down.
5. If boot damage is present or tie rod end free-play seems exces-
sive, contact an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for service.
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